Minneapolis Walker Sculpture Garden

Photography of the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture

Walker Art Center — Minneapolis, MN

Photography from the Minneapolis Walker Sculpture Garden captures iconic public artworks including Katharina Fritsch's ultramarine "Hahn/Cock" sculpture and the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The images document these sculptures amid changing light conditions, highlighting the garden's integration with the adjacent Walker Art Center and views of downtown Minneapolis. Elements such as the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge and the vivid outdoor setting further frame the relationship between art and urban landscape.
Spoonbridge and Cherry at Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis at sunset
February 13, 2026 — Spoonbridge and Cherry stands at the Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota, lit by low evening sun. The Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen sculpture is one of the park’s best-known works, set among winter trees and landscaped grounds near the Walker Art Center.
Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge November 2023
November 14, 2023 — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge, a pedestrian walkway connecting the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, is illuminated by the warm hues of a November sunset. Designed by architect Maya Lin, the bridge opened in 1991 and spans Vineland Place.
Spoonbridge Cherry at Walker Sculpture Garden
May 6, 2022 — The Spoonbridge Cherry, a 52-foot-tall sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is a prominent feature of the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. Completed in 1988, the sculpture is a playful representation of a giant cherry, complete with a stem, resting on a spoon. It has become a beloved landmark and a popular spot for visitors to the Walker Art Center, which is dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
Cherry reflections at Walker Sculpture Garden
May 6, 2022 — The Spoonbridge Cherry sculpture, a prominent artwork by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is situated in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This iconic piece, installed in 1988, is a cast aluminum sculpture painted in a vibrant red, resembling a giant cherry. It is a beloved landmark within the garden, which itself is an outdoor extension of the Walker Art Center.
Chicken sculpture by Katharina Fritsch in Minneapolis
May 6, 2022 — Katharina Fritsch's "Hahn/Cock" sculpture stands illuminated at night outside the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. This ultramarine rooster, constructed from fiberglass and steel, was installed in 2017 as part of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden's redesign.
Downtown Minneapolis business district April 2024
July 12, 2021 — The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.
International Market Square from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
May 6, 2020 — International Market Square in Minneapolis as seen from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at night in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with city skyline.
June 11, 2017 — Spoonbridge and Cherry, a prominent sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is situated in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Walker Art Center Glass House in Minneapolis lit at night
June 11, 2017 — The Walker Art Center Glass House stands in the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. The glass-and-steel structure is lit from within at night and serves as an entrance and exhibition space for the museum. Its geometric design and transparent facade are visible against the dark sky.

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