The Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and it deserves a post.
I visited this Museum in 2023 with my son, who is a professor of Fine Arts at Boston University, and highly recommended me to enjoy the art and of course, the gardens. The gardens were redesigned by Nancy Goslee Power in the late '90s
The day was cloudy and the pictures are not helpful with the real tones of green.
The pond containing different species of aquatic plants, takes most of the space; there are paths with old trees of huge branches, along with seats and various sculptures. I am sharing here some of the pictures I have taken this day.
What I've learnt today is that there is an improvement project going on:
"While the overall look and feel of the garden will be maintained, important repairs will take place, necessitating the closure of the garden for much of the year. The garden will close on January 7, 2025".
A view along the pond, the Museum at the end of the perspective. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
A view across the pond, the Museum at the far end. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
A sculpture next to the pond. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
One of the paths, with sculptures, bushes and trees. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
My favorite tree, with branches across the path. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
Flowers and a sculpture along the path. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
Getting closer to the Museum. Myriam Mahiques' personal archives, 2023.
For what I see in the 3D renders, the renovation of the landscape by the firm SWA, apart from technical improvements, will add more accessibility and color, which I think was needed. Regardless my pictures on a cloudy day, one can see that the overall tones are currently green and brown.
To read about the garden improvement project:
Rendering of the Museum’s Sculpture Garden, courtesy of ARG and SWA. Downloaded from the museum's web page.
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