Moore in America Begins May 24 at The New York Botanical Garden

NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Botanical Garden will host
the largest outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore's sculpture ever presented in a
single venue in America. The show, a collection of 20 major pieces, will open
on May 24, 2008, during the height of the spring flowering season. These
magnificent works will be positioned throughout the Garden's 250 acres and
among its 50 gardens and plant collections and will remain on view through
November 2, 2008.
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In addition to the finished works of art, there will be a display in the
Orchid Rotunda on the first floor of the Library building of several of
Moore's maquettes, tools, and found objects from the artist's studio at Perry
Green, near London, offering a glimpse into his creative process.
Henry Moore intended that his monumental works of sculpture be presented
in expansive landscapes so that their mass and size could be seen from many
angles, in great variety of light, and in differing seasons. He wanted people
to get up close and touch them. The New York Botanical Garden fits his intent
perfectly, offering sweeping, undulating terrain, diverse plant collections,
and captivating gardens with the appropriate scale and beauty to complement
his sculpture. Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture at The New York
Botanical Garden
is presented by MetLife Foundation.
The Henry Moore Foundation, which is dedicated to furthering the
understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of Moore's work, is co-curating
this exhibition with The New York Botanical Garden.
Media Contacts:
The New York Botanical Garden: Nick Leshi 718.817.8658 or
George Shakespear 718.817.8512

At Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road, the Botanical Garden is
easy to reach by Metro-North Railroad or subway. The Botanical Garden is open
Tuesday through Sunday and Monday federal holidays. During Moore in America,
the Garden is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The best way to enjoy the Garden is
with the All-Garden Pass, which includes admission to the grounds as well as
to seasonal gardens, exhibitions, and attractions such as the Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Rock and Native Plant
Gardens, and Tram Tour: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students with ID,
$7 for children ages 2-12, children under 2 are free. For more information,
please call 718.817.8700 or visit our Web site at www.nybg.org
SOURCE The New York Botanical Garden

Nick Leshi, +1-718-817-8658, or George Shakespear, +1-718-817-8512, both for
The New York Botanical Garden