JPNSTUDIO Japanese art on Instagram: "The Church of the Light, designed by Tadao Ando in 1989, is one of the most iconic examples of minimalist architecture in Japan. Located in Ibaraki, just outside Osaka, the structure is made from smooth, exposed concrete with a striking cross-shaped cutout in the wall behind the altar. During the day, sunlight pours through the cross, casting a dramatic beam of light that defines the space. Ando's design strips away ornamentation to focus on the interplay be