Chillida Leku

Hernani, Gipuzkoa Spain

Photography / Arts

“One day I dreamt of a utopia: finding a space where my sculptures could rest and where people could walk among them as if walking through the woods” Chillida-Leku is the culmination of one of the artist's lifelong dreams: to create a space for his work where it could be on permanent display. This monographic museum is a faithful representation of the sculptor's fifty year long artistic career. Chillida-Leku is the perfect setting to enjoy the full magnitude of this internationally-known artist. The museum is divided into three areas: A 12-hectare hillside (nearly 30 acres) with beech trees, oaks and magnolias studded with over 40 sculptures. A service area featuring an auditorium, w