SAITAMA, Japan -- A new art museum north of Tokyo is aiming to break away from the "white-box" aesthetics that dominate many modern galleries, hoping that its large windows and other features will connect visitors to the nearby forest while offering the chance to view works in a more natural -- and variable -- light.
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Art and nature converge at new gallery near Tokyo
Venue aims to offer natural light, kicks off with creative 'space cats' show
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A "space cat" sculpture stands in front of Hyper Museum Hanno, close to the Japanese capital. The venue has drawn inspiration from northern Europe's "nature-immersive" galleries. (Photos by Natsuki Asano)
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