Sculpture Garden
William Zorach, Torso, 1932, bronze
The Sheldon Sculpture Garden provides an historical representation of sculpture from the early 20th century to the present. Originally the garden, dedicated in 1970, occupied 2 1/2 acres adjacent to Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery. Since that time outstanding sculptures have been installed across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City and East campuses, providing students, staff and visitors access and interaction to outstanding works of art.
Artists represented in the collection include: Tom Otterness, Gaston Lachaise, William Zorach, Juan Hamilton, Mark di Suvero, Richard Serra, Roxy Paine and Claes Oldenberg and Coosje van Bruggen.
A map of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus showing locations and offering information about the outdoor sculptures is available here: Map Showing Campus Sculptures
A brochure with images and information about all the outside sculptures is available at Sheldon and other visitor centers on campus. A PDF copy of the brochure may be downloaded here: Sculpture Brochure
A podcast tour of the sculptures, which lasts about 16 minutes, is available at this link: Sculpture Tour Podcast.