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Art Climb: Creating a Landmark

by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor

5/8/2025

Art Climb, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, museum grounds, Franck Mercurio

Explore the origins of Art Climb, the outdoor art experience connecting the Cincinnati Art Museum to its neighborhoods and the city on its 5th anniversary.

Outdoor Art: Yinka Shonibare’s Wind Sculpture (SG) IX

by Kiara Galloway, Visitor Services

8/28/2024

Yinka Shonibare, Public art, outdoor art, sculpture, outdoor sculpture, British Nigerian, Colonialism

Titled Wind Sculpture (SG) IX, Shonibare made this large-scale (22 feet tall!) mixed-media work from stainless steel, hand-painted glass, and reinforced polyester.

A Closer look at Jaume Plensa’s Isabella

by Kiara Galloway, Web Content Management Intern

5/31/2024

Jaume Plensa, Isabella, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, museum grounds

Located outside the museum’s Longworth wing, Isabella by artist Jaume Plensa (Spanish, b. 1955) stands peacefully in an open bed of grass unto herself. Her eyes are closed, and her expression is peaceful as though she is in a deep restful slumber.

Outdoor Sculptures at CAM: Atman by Mark di Suvero

by Franck Mercurio, Publications Editor

8/23/2023

American Art, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, Franck Mercurio

It’s hard to miss the monumental 3-D capital “A” welcoming visitors to CAM’s campus from Art Museum Drive. Painted a bright red—like the museum’s brand color—some suggest the giant steel beam structure stands for “Art.” But the artist’s intent was not so driven by marketing concerns!

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Pinocchio Takes a Bath

by Conservation

8/25/2022

CAMConservation, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture, Pinocchio, Jim Dine

Earlier this month our Pinocchio sculpture received a maintenance treatment from conservators who specialize in outdoor sculpture conservation from McKay Lodge Art Conservation.

The Cincinnati Art Museum Inside Out

by Cincinnati Art Museum

6/13/2022

Art Climb, permanent collection, sculpture, outdoor art, outdoor sculpture

Experience the power of art—inside and out