Walker

4 photos · 2017–2023

4 photographs tagged Walker, 2017–2023.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge November 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.

Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge at Sunset, Minneapolis

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

Cherry reflections at Walker Sculpture Garden
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.

Spoonbridge at Walker Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis

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