Spring Arrives in Hakone
The exhibition features art that explores the depths of the earth, the forces of nature and the myriad forms of life connected to them, with the works shaped through dialogue with these elements.
In a first for the Pola Museum of Art, this exhibition focuses on Hakone itself. Beginning with the major ukiyo-e collection held by the Hakone Museum of History and Folklore and with paintings designated as Important Cultural Properties by the town of Hakone, the exhibition presents works inspired by the landscapes of Hakone and other places along the Tokaido route linking Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, from the Edo period (1603–1868) to today. It explores, in depth, what has drawn travelers to Hakone and sparked the imaginations of artists across the centuries.
It includes a large installation by Ohmaki Shinji that resonates with Hakone’s natural environment, as well as new work by the internationally active contemporary artist Sugimoto Hiroshi and the ceramic artist Ogawa Machiko. Through approximately 120 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, crafts and installations, the exhibition presents a diverse array of approaches and creative practices.
