BASIC CONCEPT
A Symbiosis between Hakone’s Natural Beauty and Art:
This Is What We Value Most
The Pola Museum was created in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2002. Since it opened, the museum has championed the concept of a symbiosis between Hakone’s natural beauty and art. Designed with special consideration for the local environment and scenery, the museum facility is limited to an aboveground height of eight meters. The majority of the building is situated underground, allowing the structure to blend in with its surroundings. The galleries are fitted with lighting that was developed independently to display each work in the most beautiful manner. The museum’s collection, was assembled over some 40 years by the late Tsuneshi Suzuki, the second-generation head of the Pola corporation. The diverse range of works, includes Western paintings, yoga (Western-style paintings by Japanese artists), Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings), prints, East Asian pottery, glassworks, and cosmetic utensils from every age and region. From the outstanding artworks to the abundance of nature and the light-filled architectural space, the museum positively breathes “symbiosis.”
Reverberations Resound through a Forest of Art:
There’s Something Here That You Won’t Find in an Urban Museum
Our museum was designed to blend into a national park in Hakone.
Here, untouched nature stands side-by-side with handmade creations.
The two become one, as time passes in a quiet and dignified manner.
And the forest becomes one more gallery.
Rather than being thrust inside, you are enveloped.
That is the essence of our collection.
You’ll find Monet, Picasso, and Foujita alongside contemporary artists.
There are diverse collection of artworks, including cosmetic utensils and crafts.
The power of art is directly conveyed from each work to each viewer’s unique sensibility.
This is accompanied by a resonant curatorial approach.
Look, and you are sure to discover something up ahead.
Each time you visit, you’ll find something new at this museum that loves change.
POLA MUSEUM OF ART
Reverberations Resound through a Forest of Art: There’s Something Here That You Won’t Find in an Urban Museum
Our museum was designed to blend into a national park in Hakone. Here, untouched nature stands side-by-side with handmade creations. The two become one, as time passes in a quiet and dignified manner. And the forest becomes one more gallery.
Rather than being thrust inside, you are enveloped. That is the essence of our collection. You’ll find Monet, Picasso, and Foujita alongside contemporary artists. There are diverse collection of artworks, including cosmetic utensils and crafts.
The power of art is directly conveyed from each work to each viewer’s unique sensibility. This is accompanied by a resonant curatorial approach. Look, and you are sure to discover something up ahead.
Each time you visit, you’ll find something new at this museum that loves change.
POLA MUSEUM OF ART
BHISTORY
Since the company was founded in 1929, Pola has pursued supreme beauty with a focus on personal charm and appearance. The Pola Museum of Art is one of our cultural activities, which will lead to the future generations of beauty and culture. We also provide support for young artists, conduct research studies, and foster international exchange through art.
CVISION
We have all been experiencing unprecedented change in all aspects of our economy, society and life. Under these circumstances it is difficult to speak of the future, what the way should be for the future of art museums. On the occasion of the museum's 20th anniversary in 2022, we have established a new vision for the year 2032. To be a bright hope that illuminates the future,we take a new step forward.
PROFILE
- Company name
- Pola Museum of Art, Pola Art Foundation
- Museum director
- Noguchi Hiroko
- Classification under the Museum Act
- Registered general museum
- Type of business
- Public interest incorporated foundation
- Type of facility
- Art museum
- Date of opening
- September 6, 2002
- Address
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1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, 250-0631 Japan
Tel: 0460-84-2111
Fax: 0460-84-3108
- For more information, visit the Pola Foundation website
- Pola Art Foundation
LINKS
- Pola Art Foundation
- Pola Museum Annex
- Pola Research Institute of Beauty & Culture
- Pola Art Foundation of Japanese Culture
- Hakone Zenzan (Hakone Tourist Association website)
- Hakone Navi (Information on enjoyable activities and transportation in the Hakone area)
- Kanagawa Prefecture Tourist Association website
- Odakyu Electric Railway Co. website