Calder Gardens
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Calder Gardens is a forthcoming sanctuary in the United States dedicated to the work of artist Alexander Calder. It will sit on 1.8 acres (0.73 hectares) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia and will include indoor and outdoor spaces that feature Calder's work.[1][2]
Plans for Calder Gardens were designed by the firm of Herzog and de Meuron.[3] Funding for the $70 million project was provided by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and private donors.[1]
It is scheduled to open in 2024.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c "A first glimpse of Philadelphia's future Alexander Calder sanctuary". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Salisbury, Stephan. "The project seemed dead. But after a 25-year delay, a Calder museum is finally coming to the Parkway". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Benzine, Vittoria (2022-09-07). "Famed Architects Herzog & de Meuron Have Built a New Garden Dedicated to Alexander Calder's Art in Philadelphia—See Images Here". Artnet News. Retrieved 2022-09-07.