Mono-ha

Mono-ha is a Japanese art movement from the late 1960s and early 1970s that emphasizes the natural relationship between materials and their environment. Artists focused on simple, raw objects—like wood, stone, or metal—and arranged them to highlight their textures, forms, and the space around them. Rather than creating elaborate sculptures, Mono-ha aimed to foster awareness of the materials' innate qualities and the connections between objects and their surroundings. The movement invites viewers to observe and reflect on the materiality and the context of the artwork within the environment.