Archtober - The Garden of Stones: From Planting to Present

The Museum's outdoor exhibition the Garden of Stones is international artist, sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy's first permanent commission in New York City. This living memorial garden of trees growing out of eighteen stone boulders was created by the artist, who welcomed Holocaust survivors and their families to plant the saplings in 2003. This contemplative space, visible from almost every floor in the Museum, presents the effect of time on humans and nature, representing the lifecycle in every way as the trees live and die. The sculpture is intended to be viewed again and again, and cared for by future generations. 

In conjunction with Archtober, New York City's architecture and design month, the Museum will share reflections on the Garden of Stones by its creator and talk with caretaker Charles Day, who has been tending to the garden since 2004, about his work and experiences preparing the Garden for the coming generations.