Award-winning Artist Ruri Takahashi Creates Stone Sculpture in Goemon Bath with Arima Stones! 'Immersive Modern Art' Debuts at Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu
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- Award-winning Artist Ruri Takahashi Creates Stone Sculpture in Goemon Bath with Arima Stones! 'Immersive Modern Art' Debuts at Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu
- Arima View Hotel Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new art installation, 'You as the Brain,' by artist Ruri Takahashi at 'Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu' starting April 2026. The work, created following her award at an art festival, fuses local Arima stones with traditional baths, allowing guests to physically experience art while bathing.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 23, 2026
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Arima View Hotel Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new art installation, 'You as the Brain,' by artist Ruri Takahashi at 'Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu' starting April 2026. The work, created following her award at an art festival, fuses local Arima stones with traditional baths, allowing guests to physically experience art while bathing.
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Arima View Hotel Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new art installation, 'You as the Brain,' by artist Ruri Takahashi at 'Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu' starting April 2026. The work, created following her award at an art festival, fuses local Arima stones with traditional baths, allowing guests to physically experience art while bathing.
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Arima View Hotel Co., Ltd. (Address: 292-2 Ikenojiri, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe; President: Yasuhiko Takada) has installed artworks by artist Ruri Takahashi at two locations in the east and west outdoor zones of 'Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu' starting April 2026. These works are stone sculptures crafted using stones from the Arima Onsen region on Goemon bath pots, allowing visitors to enjoy them as 'immersive modern art.'
Ms. Takahashi won both the 'Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu Award' and the 'Audience Grand Prix' at the 'Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond' festival. The current work, titled 'You as the Brain,' was newly created utilizing the existing Goemon baths at Taiko-no-yu. The installation was realized based on the artist's desire for visitors to physically experience and enjoy the artwork while actually bathing.
- Location: Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu, Outdoor Zone (1 location each in East and West)
- Title: 'You as the Brain'
- Period: From April 2026
■ Artist Comment
'What do people think about when they enter a hot spring? Sometimes, it might be good to become the brain of the bathtub's head. I hope many people will enter this "head," engage in naked companionship, and turn this into a tolerant bathtub.'
Artist: Ruri Takahashi
- Born 1998 in Tokyo.
- Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Sculpture in 2023.
- Key Awards: Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu Award and Audience Grand Prix at 'Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond' (2024).
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What is the name of the art installation by Ruri Takahashi at Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu?
The art installation is titled 'You as the Brain' by artist Ruri Takahashi.
Which artist created the stone sculpture using Arima stones at Taiko-no-yu in April 2026?
Ruri Takahashi created the stone sculpture using Arima stones at Taiko-no-yu.
When did Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu debut the 'You as the Brain' installation by Ruri Takahashi?
The 'You as the Brain' installation debuted at Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu in April 2026.
What company operates Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu where Ruri Takahashi's artwork is displayed?
Arima View Hotel Co., Ltd. operates Arima Onsen Taiko-no-yu.
How does Ruri Takahashi's artwork 'You as the Brain' incorporate Arima stones?
'You as the Brain' incorporates local Arima stones into a bath installation for physical art experience.