This is a news article about the world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, who has recently opened a solo exhibition at the Museum San in Wonju, South Korea, to commemorate the museum’s 10th anniversary.
Ando, who underwent surgery to remove five organs due to cancer, speaks about his strong will to live and maintain a youthful spirit.
He has also installed a sculpture titled “Blue Apple” at the entrance of the Museum San, inspired by a poem by Samuel Ullman. The exhibition features Ando’s 250 representative works in sketches, models, photographs, and videos.
Ando recalls the late Lee In-hee, who asked him to build an art museum that people would come to visit, and he talks about the philosophy of harmonizing his personality while respecting the wishes of the client.
Ando is famous for his exposed concrete architectural style that embraces natural scenery. He gave a lecture at Seoul National University last month, and the enthusiastic reception from the students attests to his enduring popularity.