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Past Art Exhibitions

Look back on the past outdoor sculpture exhibitions that once transformed the landscapes of The Morton Arboretum.

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The Morton Arboretum invites artists from around the world to create large-scale, short-term art exhibitions of outdoor sculpture inspired by the splendid natural landscapes and tree and plant collections of the Arboretum.

The exhibitions typically last for two years before they are replaced by new artworks.

The current exhibition, Vivid Creatures by Heather BeGaetz and Fez BeGaetz, will be in place from spring 2025 to spring 2027

 

Previous Art Exhibitions

 

Of the Earth, 2023–2024

Artist: Olga Ziemska

 

Human+Nature, 2021–2022

Artist: Daniel Popper

 

Troll Hunt, 2018–2020

Artist: Thomas Dambo

 

Origami in the Garden, 2017

Artists: Kevin and Jennifer Box

 

Ribbit the Exhibit, 2016 

Artist: J. A. Cobb

 

Nature Connects, 2015 and 2019

Artist: Sean Kenney

 

Big Bugs, 2008 and 2013

Artist: David Rogers

 

Tree House Tales, 2012 

Various artists

 

Nature Unframed, 2011

Various artists

 

Steelroots, 2010   

Artist: Steve Tobin

 

Animal Houses, 2009

Various artists

 

Xanadu, 2007

Artist: Patrick Dougherty

 

InTREEguing TreeHouses, 2004 

Various artists