Experience the blue sky and sea at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama.

I've been to Hayama many times, but this time I had a wonderful encounter. It was at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. What an open and wonderful space!
This museum allows you to experience art while feeling the blue sky and the blue sea.

This time, I visited an exhibition about Alvar Aalto, the Finnish architect who is celebrating the 120th anniversary of his birth. I enjoyed his works in a space with high ceilings and plenty of sunlight.
What a comfortable chair! I feel like I could sit in it forever.
While watching and feeling, I was able to experience Nordic culture with all my senses.

The museum entrance features works by Isamu Noguchi and other artists, and the open-air atmosphere is very pleasant. Breathing in the fresh air is truly refreshing. The weather was also fantastic, so I enjoyed a vacation-like experience while gazing at the sea.

Looking at photos of Aalto, I noticed his incredibly thick, large hands. I imagine he would have produced a beautiful sound if he played the piano!
The sound of a piano changes depending on the space it's placed in. The building itself also affects the performer's mood and the instrument's resonance, so I was reminded once again how important buildings and spaces are.

The sea in Hayama was also sparkling.

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