A lovely afternoon spent wandering around the grounds of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Just a short drive from Boston to the woodsy town of Lincoln, Massachusetts. The deCordova was established in 1950 and is set on 30 acres of rolling hills. At any given time there about 60 works of art on display. You can meander about at your own pace. Such a treat to have this museum in my backyard. A nice reminder to explore what is around you.
- Fletcher Benton, Donut with 3 Balls
- Letha Wilson, PLATFORM 19
- Noémie Goudal, PLATFORM 20
- Joseph Wheelwright, Listening Stone 1985. A special sculpture by Mr. Wheelwright who is the late husband of my son’s third grade teacher. His extraordinary talent is left for all of us to admire.
- An amazing new exhibition by Ian McMahon. Tether is a sculpture created with air and plaster. It looks like giant pillows but it is far from that and extremely fragile.
- To be honest my 11-year-old was not thrilled for this outing. After five minutes on the open field his curiosity kicked in!
- Yayoi Kusama, Where the Lights in My Heart is a spectacular outdoor exhibit where you walk inside a mirror polished stainless steel chamber with glass mirrors. You get to experience a never-ending universe.
- Rolling hills and structures that grace the property
- Nari Ward, Shoe tips with libation, G.O.A.T. The sneakers are a mystery.
- I love this working honeybee hive sculpture that is buzzing with activity. Created by Jarret Mellenbrunch, Haven 2014
- A new installation by Nancy Winship Milliken, Pasture Song. The combination of reclaimed cello bow strings, horsehairs, and little help of some wind, all together create soft music. Amazing!
- Jim Dine, Two Big Black Hearts
Be sure to check out the website for updates on new installations and fun activities. The park is open everyday from 10-5. There is cafe to grab a light bite and a well curated gift shop to find a souvenir. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is certainly a highlight of this area but there are also other lovely historical towns and places to explore within a short drive of the park. Walden Pond certainly comes to mind.
