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Seward Johnson, King Lear, 2009,  cupronickel, 240 in x 120 in x 96 in, Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: David W. Steele

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Tallur, L.N., Chromatophobia (Buddha), 2012, granite, wood log, coins, hammers, vinyl lettering, 91 x 78 x 89 inches, Courtesy of the Artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, photo: David Howarth

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Brower Hatcher, Wave, 1999,  stainless steel, glass, iron, 240 in x 72 in x 48 in, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: Matt Yao Photography

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Seward Johnson, Daydream, 2014, aluminum, 432 in x 732 in x 240 in, Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier

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Rebirth: Kang Muxiang

GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE SCULPTURE IN A LIVING MUSEUM

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Bruce Beasley’s Dorion (1986), photo: David Howarth

A Different Kind of Museum

Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park, museum, and arboretum founded on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds.

Opened to the public in 1992, it has become one of the premier cultural destinations in New Jersey, welcoming and enchanting over 3 million visitors since then.

Founded by artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson, the nonprofit Grounds For Sculpture presents and conserves an exceptional collection of contemporary sculpture, offers outstanding programming for all ages, and provides rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries.

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That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family
This exhibition focuses on the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in the spirit of innovation and the power of community, and the founder’s vision.
May 7, 2017 — December 31, 2020
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Interference Fringe | TALLUR L.N. 1
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Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells
Since the advent of our internet age, Michael Rees has been redefining objects by using digital technology and innovative material to engage contemporary themes and subjects with sculpture.
June 2, 2018 — January 5, 2020
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James Carl: oof
A monumentally scaled relief constructed from corrugated cardboard. It uses the iconic cast-pulp commercial egg carton as a formal starting point and explodes that structure across an 80' long wall in the East Gallery.
July 28, 2018 — January 5, 2020
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Interference Fringe | TALLUR L.N. 6
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Interference Fringe | TALLUR L.N.
Interference Fringe | TALLUR L.N. is a major survey exhibition exploring the conceptual practice of artist Tallur L.N., and features 26 artworks in a range of media.
May 5, 2019 — January 5, 2020
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Kang Muxiang: One Steel Cable Connecting the World
An exhibition of six large-scale sculptures by Taiwanese artist, Kang Muxiang sited outdoors in the gardens. These embryonic forms are made from steel elevator cables from Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings.
June 1, 2019 — May 31, 2020
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Tuesday, October 22 2019 — Saturday, December 7 2019
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Wednesday, November 13 2019
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