Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

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Sitting atop a high hill, the museum takes a form that seems to embrace a tree-filled garden, gently welcoming visitors. Approaching the main entrance, sculptors' works are arranged as though flowing along the path, so that the form and texture of each sculpture catch the eye with every step. The flow of sculptures crossing the courtyard achieves a balance that feels as if it arose naturally from the surroundings. Large-scale sculptures by George Rickey, James Rosati, and Tony Smith fill the space, blending with works by Japanese artists in a quiet dialogue. This is not merely an exhibition space but is becoming a still space where sculpture and nature breathe together. Visitors walk along the flow of the sculptures, sensing the weight of art within a stillness that feels as though time has stopped.