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"description": "When people think of the 'Japan Art Islands', Naoshima is usually the first name that comes to mind, followed by Teshima and Inujima — and if they have attended the Setouchi Triennale before, they may mention a few others.\n\nHowever, there is an island that truly deserves to be called a Japan Art Island. This island is Awashima.\nFor starters, Awashima has a truly fascinating history, and in its most recent years, it has been hosting artists in residence since before the Setouchi Triennale bega...",
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"textContent": "When people think of the 'Japan Art Islands', Naoshima is usually the first name that comes to mind, followed by Teshima and Inujima — and if they have attended the Setouchi Triennale before, they may mention a few others.\n\nHowever, there is an island that truly deserves to be called a Japan Art Island. This island is **Awashima**.\nFor starters, Awashima has a truly fascinating history, and in its most recent years, it has been hosting artists in residence since before the Setouchi Triennale began.\n\nToday, I want to focus on a piece of art (that's really two artworks in one) that originated from this artist-in-residence program.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
"title": "Whale in a Cave on Awashima",
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