FINALLY Made it to the Sculpture Garden
Crossed another item off of my summer bucket list this week (Lightbulb! Maybe I will post a seasonal bucket list… that could be fun). I finally made it to the newly renovated sculpture garden at the Walker Arts Center in Minneapolis. We saw everything including the iconic “Spoonbridge and Cherry,” which I haven’t seen up close, EVER! So, this is a pretty big deal.
Anyways, my dear friend Liz came into town from D.C. earlier this week, and it was the perfect reason to take in this beautiful sculpture garden. ALSO, the Tuesday that we visited was a day after my birthday (#PrimeLeoSeason), so this could also be labeled as a celebratory birthday activity!
The art was such a treat to take in. One of my favorites had to be the “Wind Chime (after “Dream”)” by Pierre Huyghe, a tree filled with wind chimes — I could’ve stayed there listening to the bells all day long… for real! Also, the garden was so thoughtfully laid out. There was meaning everywhere in the pocket of green space surrounded by busy city life.
What made matters even better: It was a beautiful 80 degree and sunny day. What a truly divine summer we have been having, weather-wise. Other Tuesday activities: we took a walk around Lake Calhoun and had a couple of beers at LynLake Brewery, one of which was on their rooftop. What an intro to MPLS for Liz!
I was able to snap a few shots of the garden (pictured throughout this post) but was mostly living in the moment (not looking at my phone much). BIG NEWS, my new camera came in the mail yesterday, so get mentally prepared for upgraded content all around. Also BIG NEWS, be sure to check out my Instagram page @LivingNimbly that just hit 1000 followers for the first time YESSSS!
In the comments, have you been to the newly reopened Sculpture Garden yet? And, if so what was your favorite piece? xoxo
4 Comments
Alissa Schrank
Been meaning to get here! Looks like fun!
Erin
I haven’t been there since it was renovated! Looks nice! I drove by there the other day and it was PACKED! This post makes me want to check it out now 🙂
Jenn
I’m glad you were able to live in the moment when you went. I’m going to be going next week and I can’t wait to see some of these pieces!
Amber
I LOVED the wind chimes! Usually I find wind chimes to be obnoxious, so the thought of having a tree full of them makes me reel in terror. But when I walked by it I was mesmerized and found myself just standing there staring at it, amazed that it was making such a melodic sound.