Moore in America

Moore Is Here, but How Did He Get Here?

Posted in Exhibitions, Exhibitions, Moore in America, Video on May 29th, 2008 by Plant Talk – Be the first to comment

It wasn’t easy, but the iconic works of Henry Moore have landed on the sprawling grounds of The New York Botanical Garden. It took a lot of time, manpower, and heavy machinery, but some of his largest and most majestic works are here to visit through November 2, 2008. While many people will see this amazing sculpture, few got a chance to see how it was installed. So here you are with the installation of Large Reclining Figure:

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Weekend Programming: Moore Is Here!

Posted in Exhibitions, Moore in America, Programs and Events on May 23rd, 2008 by Plant Talk – Be the first to comment

Large Reclining FigureThe Garden’s newest exhibition, Moore in America, opens to the public this Memorial Day weekend. The weather is slated to be amazing, so there are no excuses not to enjoy the sunshine and the majestic works of Henry Moore. And don’t forget about Darwin’s Garden, either. From his garden re-created in our own Enid A. Haupt Conservatory to a selection of original texts and artwork in our library, experience Darwin as never before. This weekend offers guests an extra day to get in on the fun as Monday is a holiday. From films to children’s programming to a slew of guided tours, this weekend looks to be the busiest yet. Check out the full list after the jump.   read more »

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