Shachaf Dekel, the editor of ‘Culture Treasures’ magazine, recommends visiting the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark:

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark is an idyllic haven where art and nature converge to create a truly majestic experience. The museum was founded in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen, and its architecture is outstanding, set within a beautiful forest by the sea. Designed by Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhelm Wahler, the museum seamlessly blends modern architecture with its natural surroundings. The forested setting and the sea provide the perfect backdrop to the museum’s stunning architecture and large windows, seamlessly integrating the outside with the inside and becoming an integral part of the overall museum experience. The museum currently displays 45 sculptures in the park; some are easy to spot, while others are more subtle, blending seamlessly with the environment. The sculpture park perfectly balances nature and culture, where art and nature coexist harmoniously.

In 2014, I had the privilege of visiting the museum during the solo exhibition of Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The installation looked like a volcanic eruption inside the building: the space between the white walls was filled with soil and stones, and these formed hills and paths. A water stream echoed the sounds of nature and life. These sights and sounds created a blur between the inside and outside.

I walked alone, in silence, through the breathtaking installation created by the artist. I sat on the stones for a long time, listening and observing the curious humans exploring different scenery in each room. Outside, nature was present in all its glory, and inside – under laboratory conditions – nature had a different meaning.

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