Brutalism may be associated with the west – Europe and America – but it made its way to Japan too. Of course it did: a perfect fit. Photographer Paul Tulett, from his book Brutalist Japan:
Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, 1964
Kyoto International Conference Center, 1966
Nago Civic Hall And Center, 1985
Kihoku Astronomical Museum, 1995
Okinawa Prefectural And Art Museum, 2007
Matsubara Civic Library, 2019
[Photos © Paul Tulett]
I've done a few posts on Brutalism, such as:
Brutalist Italy
Brutalism worldwide
Finding brutalism
Eastern Block brutalism
Fantasy brutalism
Madrileño brutalism
Brutal delights



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