Hummin' Bloom
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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.

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Air Burial
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

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.

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Iron Root
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Iron Root

Ai Weiwei's “Iron Root,” on permanent display at the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan, appears to be a weathered tree trunk. A light tap, however, reveals its hollow, iron construction—a clever twist blending nature and art.

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Adamo e Eva
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

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).

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Light Odyssey
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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.

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Japanese Cobra Lily
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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.

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Forest Bath
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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.

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Blessed Dogs
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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.

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Sequoyah Aono
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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.

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