The Hakone Open-Air Museum has always been one of my favorite spots in the area. I could easily spend the entire day walking around and marveling at the harmony of art meeting nature.
In addition to the outdoor sculptures, the museum also has a number of indoor displays with the Picasso Pavillion being my favorite. In the permanent exhibition called “A Different Picasso”, you will find more than 100 works by the world-renowned Spanish artist that provide insight into his techniques and themes at various points in his life.
Just like the sculptures dotted all across the museum’s lawns are carefully curated and placed, the same goes for Picasso’s works. The official website summarizes it best:
“For this exhibit, works from the Picasso Collection have been divided into 17 themes, creating a free and natural exhibition space unbound by chronology. The Picasso of this exhibit is one who defies definition by a single perspective or specific point in time–Picasso as a continuum transcending time and space. We hope you enjoy a unique experience of this unconventional presentation of Picasso’s works.”
Picasso Pavillion: https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/specials/2022/picasso/en
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