Hummin' Bloom
Crescent-shaped windows cut into titanium plates, nestled within a woodland at the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan. The artwork’s specialized coating transforms the surface, reflecting a shifting palette of colors that harmonize with the surrounding nature, blending art and environment into a seamless experience.
Air Burial
Reflections of golden autumn leaves dance atop the surface of Air Burial, a cylindrical glass sculpture by Roni Horn, on display at the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan. The sculpture's translucent exterior and transparent interior create a layered interplay between nature and art, capturing both the physical and ephemeral beauty of the moment.
Adamo e Eva
“Adamo e Eva,” created by Japanese sculptor Masaru Bando in 1994, is a striking bronze sculpture permanently installed at the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan. This evocative piece reflects the artist’s compassion and response to the suffering endured during the Siege of Sarajevo amidst the Bosnian War (1992–1995).
Light Odyssey
"Light Odyssey," created by SHIMURAbros, is a permanent installation at the Pola Art Museum in Hakone, Japan. This artwork combines copper, stainless steel, and optical glass to create a captivating exploration of light and reflection.
Japanese Cobra Lily
The Japanese Cobra Lily (Arisaema serratum), a striking perennial in the arum family (Araceae), showcases its vibrant seed pod. Native to Japan, this plant thrives in damp forests from the Kansai region to Hokkaido, adding a burst of color to the autumn landscape.
Forest Bath
My border collie, Dale-chan, enjoying a peaceful moment on a nature trail encircling the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan. Surrounded by lush greenery and dappled sunlight, she truly embodies the serenity of this beautiful place.
Blessed Dogs
The black sculpture, “Blessed Dogs,” by Niu, depicts two playful dogs leaping joyfully, their forms silhouetted against the sunlight. Installed at the Pola Museum in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, this artwork reflects the artist's focus on creating motifs that celebrate the happiness of animals.
Sequoyah Aono
The marble sculpture, Dexter Head, featured here is a striking self-portrait of Aono, inspired by Michelangelo’s David. This 3-meter-tall masterpiece (9.8 feet) blends classical and contemporary styles.