Sculpture Court
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Stretching back to the Renaissance, sculpture courts stood as symbols of power and prestige. Their contents conveyed religious and mythological narratives, demonstrated political authority, and consolidated cultural ideals about beauty and style.
In Sculpture Court, the Walker presents its own take on the centuries-old tradition. Many of the featured pieces are on display for the first time since entering the museum’s collection; all of them reimagine one of the most enduring subjects in art history. From Joan Miró’s surrealist Femme debout (Standing Woman) (1969) to Nobuaki Kojima’s salaryman figures and Mona Hatoum’s hairball necklaces, this exhibition highlights an inventive range of materials, styles, and approaches to the human form. At turns humorous and contemplative, strange and fantastical, these works reflect our contemporary conceptions of self.
Within the exhibition space, visitors are invited to use the in-gallery sketchpads and pencils or bring their own. Starting in November 2025, the Walker will also host free live-sketching events. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Curators: Henriette Huldisch, Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs; with Laurel Rand-Lewis, Curatorial Fellow, Visual Arts
For more information or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
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Dates & Tickets
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Sun Aug 30, 2026
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