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...one chooses to take, encounters of exceptional work will make people stop and participate in the pieces. Laumeier is international in scope, known for its beautiful scenery and well known featured artists. Every visit creates an entirely new experience - tomorrow or a year later. Every visit means seeing new works, not only because one cannot stop to engross in every one of the 65 of the 96 acres in one visit, or because some are on loan rather than permanent acquisitions thus subject to removal and new ones brought in, but also because a change in light and shadow in this outdoor museum creates a change in the characteristics of each individual work. While learning about Laumeier it is easy to see why it's called "an idyllic place where modern art really works with nature." There is truly a sense of discovery, besides finding beautiful trees and wildflower in the woods, you find art.
People of all kinds artists and average individuals - consider Laumeier one of the world's premier park for site sculpture. In this 96 acre St. Louis County park and outdoor museum, there are numerous sculptures along hiking trails in peaceful woodlands. Sculptures can also be found in expansive, sun-drenched meadows. All these works are for the public's free enjoyment. Smaller works in other mediasuch as ceramics, painting and photographyalso are on display in the Laumeier museum galleries. Although the sculptures seem to get most of the attention, probably because they are the largest and most attention grabbing the galleries are chalked full of equally as interesting pieces of art.
One of the things Laurmeier Park does well is encourage participation while people view any sculpture in the park. With small touchable replicas of several pieces, the park attracts viewers and admirers of all ages. While I was wondering the park, I even saw a family playing hide and seek...
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