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For Hugh Hayden’s current exhibition Hughmans at Lisson Gallery, his sculptures remain hidden behind bathroom stall doors. The well-crafted works vary in subject, size, and material, and cover a wide range of social issues. For more information on his thought process and some of the work, Hayden recently discussed the show with Art in America.

From the press release-

Following his solo exhibition in Los Angeles, Hugh Hayden continues his exploration of the prosthetics of power in a new series of works and site-specific installations created for the Lisson Gallery New York space. In Hughmans, Hayden reengages with the concept of the bathroom stall in order to investigate experiences of revelation, intimacy, desire, and sexuality – this time through the lens of the collective experience.

Known for his poignant metaphors and examinations of human existence, Hayden’s work transcends individual experience to probe the collective consciousness. Hughmans maintains his signature use of wood as a primary medium alongside bronze, resin, and silicone, amplifying the depth and texture of his narrative. At the heart of the exhibition lies an ambitious site-specific installation, unraveling the complexities of power dynamics in contemporary society. Hayden transforms mundane elements into profound symbols, inviting viewers to confront their own perceptions and assumptions of daily life.

In the gallery, visitors will find an arrangement of metal bathroom stalls, each concealing an artwork within. This unconventional setup challenges notions of privacy and intimacy, urging viewers to reconsider their relationship with public spaces. Two wooden sculptures embodying the fictional character Pinocchio will be exhibited. Ebanocchio (2024) and Nocecchio (2024) serve as contrasting counterparts, one crafted from ebony and the other from walnut. In the original fairytale, Pinocchio’s name was also derived from his physical, wooden origin, ‘Pino’ being the Italian term for pine. These works employ Hayden’s recurring conceptual gesture of wood and the intersection of materiality and identity. The artist recently unveiled another sculpture, Geppetto (2023), in his comprehensive exhibition, American Vernacular, at the Laumeier Sculpture Park. Named in reference to Pincocchio’s father, the work serves as an antecedent to the pieces showcased in New York. Like much of Hayden’s ouvre, the fantastical story of the marionette is often attributed as a metaphor for the human condition.

In another stall, the artist will present Harlem (2024), a new ensemble of cast iron melting pots and copper pans – works which serve as a metaphor for the creation of America through cultural diversity. These particular sculptures will depict both facial features and functional musical instruments. This iteration of melting pots, made using sand casting, synthesizes diasporic movement and the African origins of the US. Unlike past presentations of similar works which were hung from the wall and ceiling, these works will be suspended from a New York City subway-style handrail.

This exhibition closes 8/2/24.

[rabbiteclair]

need to walk through Laumeier with an art professor some day so I can give them all my deep and meaningful sculpture thoughts like 'this looks like a monument to a fallen civilization of Robocops' and 'i feel like there should be a wise elf giving out quests in here, or maybe a glowing anime girl in some kind of cryogenic pod'

[flange5]

boo, listen, i will tell you where i spent the last solar eclipse? it was in the upper field in laumeier sculpture garden. with the giant eyeball. which had faint reflections of the sun on it. fantastically surreal, open horizon. big open spaces for distancing. if the upper and lower parking lots are too bottlenecked, i'd cheat and park in the panera corporate lot then go down the hill (probably not very accessible friendly) #localrec

This is super late, but that sounds amazing??? My twin is in the path of the upcoming and I keep telling him to expect me and possibly my cats lol.

[thrassisfras]

hey Laumeier I get why we aren't allowed to climb on the sculptures but maybe don't make them look so climb-able :<

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Laumeier’s New Exhibit Is the Work of the Polka Dot Queen, Yayoi Kusama | Arts Stories & Interviews | St. Louis

click to enlarge Jessica Rogen Narcissus Garden is open at Laumeier Sculpture Park through May 14. Fields of polka dots. A cryptocoin — or actually two. A Louis Vuitton bag, actually a collection, actually two collaborations. All are evidence of the presence and influence of the queen of polka dots, Yayoi Kusama. At 93, she’s one of the most important contemporary artists alive and is known…

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Jean Shin (A'99)

Home Base Laumeier Sculpture Park  12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 September 10–December 11

[thusjuniperus]

also I found some cool rocks for trypophobes 

look there’s one you can put your fingers in. it super doesn’t eat them or anything

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[briannaaj]

🔸Laumeier

[loveinjune16]

Today was a super nice day for a fun hike! #hike3 for me and #hike2 for mom on our @52hikechallenge did you get outside this weekend? What did you do!? #52hikechallenge2020 #52hikeschallenge #momanddaughter #hiking #hikingadventure #stlhiking #stlhikingtrails #missouristateparks #missouriadventure #missouriparks #missouriparksandrecreation #hikingdogsofinstagram #hiking_hobby #hikingviews #sculpturepark #laumeier #laumeiersculpturepark #laumeierstl #stlparks #laumeierscultpurepark #loveinjune16 #hikingfamily #nature #discoverunder5k #discoverunder3k #missouri #missourihiking #challengeyourself (at Laumeier Sculpture Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87pMohDyLj/?igshid=1f1menqxlbzh3

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Sarah {maternity}

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2022 St. Louis BJD Convention

It was a lovely gathering at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Picnic lunch, tea buffet, Sandman Red Ale, Mead, and champagne were served.

The raffles were successful and I actually won the Care and Carry set, which is good because I needed some new doll-cleaning solution.

Our attendance was low, but we have worked out a better communication method which should help us promote our upcoming Doll Spa meet ups.

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Hawthorne Tree by Isaac Witkin Laumeier Sculpture Garden Sappington, Missouri August 20, 2021

[thestraightestgayboy]

So my friend accidentally took this picture of me today and I thought it was the most tumblr trash thing ever so I saved it

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