Spoonbridge and Cherry

4 photos · 2017–2024

4 photographs tagged Spoonbridge and Cherry, 2017–2024.

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Spoonbridge and Cherry in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with the downtown skyline behind it.
Spoonbridge and Cherry is located in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden near the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Designed by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, the sculpture was installed in 1988 as part of the garden’s opening.

Spoonbridge and Cherry with Minneapolis Skyline

Spoonbridge Cherry at Walker Sculpture Garden
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.

Spoonbridge Cherry Sculpture, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis
Spoonbridge and Cherry, a prominent sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is situated in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Completed in 1988, the artwork is a whimsical representation of a cherry balanced on a giant spoon, inviting interaction and contemplation. The sculpture garden itself, part of the Walker Art Center's grounds, showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art in an outdoor setting.

Spoonbridge and Cherry Sculpture, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Snow covers the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at Walker Art Center with downtown Minneapolis skyline behind.
Spoonbridge and Cherry is a sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, next to the Walker Art Center. Completed in 1988, the spoon and cherry stand over a pond and together measure about 52 feet long. Downtown Minneapolis buildings stand beyond the garden to the east.

Spoonbridge and Cherry in the Snow at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

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