Japanese sculpture park on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Villa

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s estates, Martin House, is hosting a Japanese sculpture exhibition: this public art initiative has literally breathed new life into the residence. The giant ceramic sculptures by Jun Kaneko – in a landscape that Frank Lloyd Wright created with a constant interest in the unity of nature, architecture and art.

Every Wright construction expresses a deep understanding of how the internal structure of space should interact not only with its appearance but also with its natural surroundings. Guided by this principle, the architect considered Martin House with its numerous buildings, garden house, pergola, and winter garden one of his perfect works. Its reconstruction was completed in 2019, it lasted 25 years and cost several million dollars.

Now recognized as a national historical monument, this house is again open for public tours and events. This summer the first public art exhibition is held – installation of 7 ceramic works by a Japanese artist, as well as a series of small works.