Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Sculpture garden in downtown Des Moines, US.
The 4.4-acre park displays 28 monumental sculptures from international artists across green spaces with parabolic-shaped walls and grassy mounds.
John and Mary Pappajohn donated 24 sculptures valued at 40 million dollars to establish this public art space in 2009.
The collection includes works from renowned artists Louise Bourgeois, Jaume Plensa, Ai Weiwei, and features Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture.
Visitors can access free audio tours through the Des Moines Art Center website to learn about each sculpture's background and significance.
The landscape architects created specific zones with earthen walls to display different groupings of sculptures in dedicated viewing spaces.
Location: Iowa
Website: https://desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohn-sculpture-park.aspx
GPS coordinates: 41.58517,-93.63531
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:33
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