Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Henry Moore Sculptor...Atlanta Botanical Gardens...Outdoor Wednesday...

Set within the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the Henry Moore exhibit stands out like a shining star among the lush plantings and the skyline of Atlanta. This is the largest special exhibition of Henry Moore's monumental sculptures ever presented in the U.S. Moore is considered the first sculptor to create fine art intended to be displayed outdoors that were not memorials, monuments or garden ornaments.

Let's begin our tour by walking through these gates.


This one is simply called mother and child.

Here is another sitting in front of the conservatory.
You can certainly see the size of his work.




I hope you enjoyed your tour of the Henry Moore exhibit.
Please visit when you are visiting Atlanta. If you bank at Bank America you can enter the gardens FREE one day a month. Check your Bank America site for more details. This special Henry Moore exhibit will show until October 31.


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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Very pretty.

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  2. Eclectic Chic StyleJune 17, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Loved the tour, Atlanta is gorgeous. My neice lives in Savannah and I soooo want to go visit.
    Have a beautiful day!
    ♥ Teresa

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  3. Becky K.June 17, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Very interesting.

    Interesting tie in with your Bank.
    Could boost their business a bit
    after this post.

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictJune 17, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Hi Joyce! Thanks so much for sharing! Funny...I was checking it out online yesterday! They have a combo ticket with the Monet exhibit at the High. But, as a BOA customer, I am so glad I didn't buy it, because now I know I can go FREE! Woo hoo! I love the gate! Hope you are having a great week!...Debbie

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  5. AngieJune 17, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I am proud to say that Henry Moore was a Yorkshireman. I am ashamed to say I have never seen his work in real life.

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  6. ShellbelleJune 17, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Hi Joyce, thanks for sharing this wonderful exhibit in my home town! I'll be in Atlanta in the Fall and will definitely plan a visit to see these wonderful sculptures! Great photos, my favorite is Mother and Child.

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  7. anythinggoeshereJune 17, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    How pretty and interesting. Thank you for taking us along. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

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  8. DarylJune 17, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Lovely, thank you for the tour, Mr Moore is not my favorite sculptor but I do admire his work

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  9. Lois ChristensenJune 17, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Love them all! Very nice! I love Atlanta. My hubby was stationed there for two years and the kids and I would go down for the entire summer, 3 months and I have so many wonderful memories of this beautiful city!

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  10. Skoots1moMJune 17, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    WE ENJOY GOING to the ABG...our last time there was for the Chahuli exhibit...it was beautiful to see his glass work among all the greenery and flowers
    thx 4 sharing!

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  11. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    His work is very interesting and I am fascinated by that gate. The Atlanta botanical gardens look amazing. There are just so many wonderful things in Georgia to see.

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  12. PegJune 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    My favorite thing is the gate. It's all made out of old rusty farm tools! I bet if I dug around I could find lots of similar things. I would love to have a gate like that!

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  13. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJune 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday Joyce! I loved your tour..my favorite is the first gate (I think). I need to try to go on the tour sometime! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

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  14. CrystalJune 17, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Thanks for sharing this interesting exhibit of Henry Moore. I too really like the gate. The Atlanta botanical gardens look gorgeous, I think I could spend a day there:)
    Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
    Crystal

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  15. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    What a nice tour you gave us...I loved looking at all the artwork. Thank you for showing us around.

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  16. xinexJune 17, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Intersting sculptures! Very unique...Christine

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  17. theUngourmetJune 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I love the one with the garden tools! So cool!

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  18. KammyJune 17, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Love that gate.....still thinking about the "people" hmmmmmmmmmm
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  19. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Joyce! What an amazing place! I would love to see those in person and witness how very big they must be.
    Thank you so much for your visit! You say the sweetest things and I apprecicate you so much!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. Regina June 17, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Nice outdoor. Great shots too.

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  21. JD/ JillJune 18, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Very nice photos...I enjoyed the tour!

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  22. ClaudiaJune 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! What an interesting post - great photos - I plan to explore your blog further.

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  23. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernJune 18, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks for the tour! It looks amazing. Speaking of amazing...that lemon cake you had a few posts back really looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Please come back anytime.

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  24. melJune 18, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    What a nice place to walk around on a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Brenda PruittJune 18, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Oh, how I would love that first one in my garden!
    Brenda

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  26. MonicaJune 18, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Oh, this is sooo interesting! I'd like to visit that place!
    Thanks for your lovely comment indeed!
    Monica.

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  27. NeabearJune 19, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Fun to see things I may never see otherwise. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. CarrieJune 26, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks for a wonderful tour!

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  29. a quiet lifeJune 29, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    i love day trips!

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