Bench Around the Lake, Interactive sculpture at Indianapolis Museum of Art, United States
Fifteen yellow metal benches with different shapes and designs form a continuous line that emerges and submerges along the park paths and lake banks.
Danish artist Jeppe Hein created this powder-coated galvanized steel installation in 2010, followed by its acquisition into the museum's permanent collection in 2014.
The installation changes traditional park bench functions by encouraging visitors to explore less frequented areas while connecting with other museum guests.
Each section of the bench installation maintains wheelchair accessibility throughout the 35-acre park, with regular surface maintenance ensuring long-term preservation.
The benches were manufactured in Germany before shipment to Indianapolis, where landscape architect Eric Fulford helped determine their specific placement.
Location: Indianapolis
Inception: 2010
Creator: Jeppe Hein
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: hot-dip galvanizing
Address: 4000 Michigan Road 46208 Indianapolis
Website: http://imamuseum.org/visit/100acres/artworks-projects/bench-around-lake
GPS coordinates: 39.82744,-86.18913
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:33
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