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God's hand. Swedish sculptor Carl Milles (23 June 1875 – 19 September 1955). Sculpture in the Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa-Prefecture of Japan

God’s hand. Swedish sculptor Carl Milles (23 June 1875 – 19 September 1955). Sculpture in the Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa-Prefecture of Japan

Open year-round Hakone Open-Air Art Museum is located in Ninotaira, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. The mandatory place of pilgrimage for every Japanese – the village of Hakone. Called “Japanese miracle” Open-Air Modern Art Museum appeared at the foot of beautiful Mount Fuji 45 years ago, in 1969. From the beginning, the park was conceived as a mixture of many different cultures and eras, from ancient art to modern Japanese sculpture. Once the eldest daughter of Pablo Picasso chose a small Japanese village, she donated it a large collection of works by her famous father.

Floating Sculpture 3, 1969, Marta Pan (Hungarian, 1923–2008)

Floating Sculpture 3, 1969, Marta Pan (Hungarian, 1923–2008)

Later was added an extensive collection of works by English sculptor and artist Henry Moore. Constantly changing with the seasons, Hakone Open-Air Art Museum has become a permanent home for 120 works of well-known modern and contemporary artists and sculptors. The museum also features various indoor galleries, including Picasso Collection, consisting of paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramic creations.

The Open-Air Museum Picasso collection has more than 300 items, providing an opportunity for the many visitors to experience the joy of meeting with artworks of a prominent Spanish artist. Picasso became seriously involved with ceramics at his Vallauris studio in southern France after he was 65 years of age. They reveal his obvious pleasure in manipulating the clay and colors as he brought together sculptural and painterly elements to create these works.

Man and Pegasus. Carl Milles. (Swedish 23 June 1875 – 19 September 1955). Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Man and Pegasus. Carl Milles. (Swedish 23 June 1875 – 19 September 1955). Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Picasso Hakone museum

Picasso Hakone museum

Reclining Figure - Arch Leg. 1969-70. Henry Moore (English 1898-1986)

Reclining Figure – Arch Leg. 1969-70. Henry Moore (English 1898-1986). Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Sculpture in Open-Air Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Hakone Open-Air Art Museum

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Sculpture in Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Symphonic Sculpture. 1975. Gabriel Loire (French 1904-96). Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Symphonic Sculpture. 1975. Gabriel Loire (French 1904-96). Open-Air Modern Art Museum, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan

Symphonic Sculpture. 1975. Gabriel Loire (French 1904-96)

Symphonic Sculpture. 1975. Gabriel Loire (French 1904-96)

This sculpture of a horizontal head has turned into an artful flower bed

This sculpture of a horizontal head has turned into an artful flower bed

Saturdays are family day at the museum. Admission is free for up to five children of elementary or middle school age per parent.

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