One of the art world’s most elusive of modern sculptors will be making his United States speaking debut at our Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Up until now, the chance to hear artist Dietrich Klinge has been a rare treat and something that has never happened in the country.
Meijer Gardens, which owns numerous graphic works and models by Klinge, will be the setting for this special lecture. Along with the Grosser Trefree sculpture, Meijer Gardens is proud to showcase two outdoor bronzes in the permanent collection from Klinge.
Many may be familiar with his colossal Model for Big Sculpture II (2004), a gift from Fred and Lena Meijer, as it is often the first piece of art that greets visitors at the edge of the Tassell English and Perennial Bulb Garden right at the main entrance. Meijer Gardens recently added Stele Garuge (2000) to the Woodland Shade Garden as a gift to the East Beltline collection from Hank and Liesel Meijer.
Since this is Klinge first speaking engagement in the U.S., we feel especially fortunate that he has selected Meijer Gardens for this intimate and personal talk to take place. Joining Klinge on stage will be Joseph Becherer, Chief Curator and Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions at Meijer Gardens.
An Evening with Dietrich Klinge is a part of the annual Charles Schoenknecht & Ward Paul Sculpture Lecture series.
Admission: Free for members, and complimentary with paid admission for non-members
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