Grounds for Sculpture - Trenton, NJ

[NickTrop]

If you're ever in Trenton, NJ? Go there. Simple as that...

 

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[-doomed-]

I work in Trenton. I went to Grounds for Sculpture years ago and your post reminds me I need to go back.
If you're in town, pick up a copy of the Trentonian -- help keep me in business and in print.

 

[NickTrop]

I work in Trenton. I went to Grounds for Sculpture years ago and your post reminds me I need to go back.
If you're in town, pick up a copy of the Trentonian -- help keep me in business and in print.

How great is that place? I guess - like anything else, if you're in the area you take it for granted. I live in Philly, the last time I toured Independence Hall I was in grade school. Next time I'm in Trenton, which will probably be in the spring, I'll buy the Trentonian. Please remind me 🙂

 

[-doomed-]

I think it's lack of time, I pass it everytime I'm headed through Hamilton back to the office. There are sculptures that aren't on the grounds in the surrounding area that are pretty cool as well. There's a giant tooth on Sloan Ave. near the Hamilton Train Station and along the way towards the East State Street Extension. I really need to get back there one of these days.

 

[paulfish4570]

that does, indeed, look like a cool place to see ..

 

[tjh]

really great pictures!

 

[NickTrop]

@paulfish4570 - Indeed... In the area? Hell, even if you're in NY, it's worth the trip.
@tjh - thank you.

Here's the Wikipedia entry on it with a little more information:

Grounds For Sculpture is a 35-acre (140,000 m2) sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded in 1992 by John Seward Johnson II, the venue was intended to be dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture by organizing exhibitions, publishing catalogues, and offering a variety of educational programs and special community events...In July 2000, it became a nonprofit organization open to the public. ...Comprising over two hundred and forty large-scale contemporary sculptures, the venue includes works by Johnson, as well as renowned and emerging American and international artists. The park's outdoor collection grows by fifteen sculptures annually. Outdoor works are selected to augment indoor exhibitions, to add new artists to the sculpture park, and to complement the landscaped environment...

Their website:
http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/

Mods note - not affiliated with this in any way... Just think its a fantastic place to visit and take pics.

 

[Tim Gray]

It is a cool place. When I used to live up there I went a couple times. Lots of fun on a nice day.

 

[robklurfield]

Great stuff Nick. Hard to believe this is in Trenton. Maybe I need to make a drive down there.

 

[NickTrop]

Few more, if no one objects...

 

[NickTrop]

Great stuff Nick. Hard to believe this is in Trenton. Maybe I need to make a drive down there.

Indeed - it is hard to believe it's Trenton... shocking, actually. It's a true oasis... And it's right in the middle of an industrial park!

 

[tedwhite]

Lovely photographs, Nick. Never been to NJ but maybe it's time.

 

[fixbones]

Your images are very captivating!!

 

[NickTrop]

tedwhite - Thanks! Great place but go when the weather's nice. In fact, I think Grounds for Sculpture closes in the winter

Fixbones - Thanks for the kind words 🙂

 

[NickTrop]

And when you get tired of protesting in New Jersey, Philly, and Wall Street... be sure to visit the Grounds for Sculpture in Trenton, NJ. Make art, not war!!! (And yes, this was an unabashed bump of my own thread... 🙂 Be sure to donate if you go!

 

[d_ross]

good stuff Nick, I like the way your mind works!

 

[Vagabond]

Great stuff Nick. Did you shoot them in RAW format?