Summer is a season of abundance, not least for experiencing art beyond galleries and museums. Below, see an international list of sculpture parks and gardens—plus a few less traditional outdoor venues—worth visiting this summer, along with details on current temporary exhibitions.
Itinerary
A Brief Guide to Sculpture Parks in the South of France
Beaches, vineyards, historic cities, and exceptional food, not to mention the Pyrenees and French Alps—the South of France certainly has no shortage of draws. Perhaps less known, however, are the region’s exceptional opportunities to experience contemporary art, much of it outdoors.
A Re-Enchanted 59th Venice Biennale, Part II: Collateral Projects and Museum Exhibitions
The joy of the Venice Biennale goes beyond the Giardini and Arsenale (explored in Part I), with collateral projects and exhibitions that entice you to get lost in the magnificent city and discover art shows within the extraordinary Venetian palazzos, churches, and museums.
A Re-Enchanted 59th Venice Biennale, Part I: Top 10 Pavilions and Exhibitions
After a year’s delay, the 59th edition of the Venice Biennale, “The Milk of Dreams,” curated by Italian-born, New York-based curator Cecilia Alemani, was overwhelmingly embraced—and deservedly so.
Must-See Sculpture Park Shows
A round-up of this year’s best outdoor sculpture exhibitions.
Public Art Commissions
Five new public art projects to visit this year.
Sculpture Parks and Gardens To Visit
While hundreds of museums and galleries across the country and around the world are currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of sculpture parks, gardens, and arboretums remain open to visitors, offering valuable spaces to connect with art and the outdoors.
What To See in New York This September
Sculpture exhibitions opening in the city this month.
Must-See Sculpture Park Shows: Part 2
A round-up of the best sculpture park and garden exhibitions of the season, continued.
Must-See Sculpture Park Shows: Part 1
A round-up of the best sculpture park and garden shows of the season (part one of two).
