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The '''Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden''' is an outdoor garden dedicated to the presentation of sculpture completed as part of a $21 million expansion of the [[Birmingham Museum of Art]] in [[1993]]. | The '''Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden''' is an outdoor garden dedicated to the presentation of sculpture completed as part of a $21 million expansion of the [[Birmingham Museum of Art]] in [[1993]]. | ||
The 30,000 square foot space, named for [[Charles Ireland]], was co-designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and environmental sculptor Elyn Zimmerman. It is divided into three zones: the Lower Gallery, the Red Mountain Garden, and the Upper Plaza. | The 30,000 square foot space, named for [[Charles W. Ireland]], was co-designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and environmental sculptor Elyn Zimmerman. It is divided into three zones: the Lower Gallery, the Red Mountain Garden, and the Upper Plaza. | ||
In [[2010]] the American Planning Association named the Ireland Sculpture Garden one of "Americas 10 Great Public Spaces". | In [[2010]] the American Planning Association named the Ireland Sculpture Garden one of "Americas 10 Great Public Spaces". | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 15 November 2010
The Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden is an outdoor garden dedicated to the presentation of sculpture completed as part of a $21 million expansion of the Birmingham Museum of Art in 1993.
The 30,000 square foot space, named for Charles W. Ireland, was co-designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and environmental sculptor Elyn Zimmerman. It is divided into three zones: the Lower Gallery, the Red Mountain Garden, and the Upper Plaza.
In 2010 the American Planning Association named the Ireland Sculpture Garden one of "Americas 10 Great Public Spaces".
Works present in the garden
References
- Huebner, Michael (October 13, 2010) "BMA Sculpture Garden a 'Great Place' in America" The Birmingham News
- 2010 Great Places in America: Great Public Spaces, Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden from the American Planning Association