Modernist garden with replica artworks
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Culture

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All ages

Message from Mari

The Garden of Fine Arts in Kyoto, designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando, is a hidden gem next to the Botanical Gardens. This unique space features near full-scale reproductions of European masterpieces like Michelangelo's "The Last Judgement" and Da Vinci's "The Last Supper," set against Ando's signature minimalist concrete backdrop. With its fusion of classicism and modernism, the Garden offers a harmonious yet slightly dissonant experience that showcases the beauty of art and architecture in perfect balance.

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