Stretching back to the Renaissance, sculpture courts stood as symbols of power and prestige. Their contents conveyed religious and mythological narratives, demonstrated political authority, and consolidated cultural ideals about beauty and style.
In Sculpture Court, the Walker presents its own take on the centuries-old tradition. Many of the featured pieces are on display for the first time since entering the museum’s collection; all of them reimagine one of the most enduring subjects in art history. From Joan Miró’s surrealist Femme debout (Standing Woman) (1969) to Nobuaki Kojima’s salaryman figures and Mona Hatoum’s hairball necklaces, this exhibition highlights an inventive range of materials, styles, and approaches to the human form. At turns humorous and contemplative, strange and fantastical, these works reflect our contemporary conceptions of self.
Within the exhibition space, visitors are invited to use the in-gallery sketchpads and pencils or bring their own. Starting in November 2025, the Walker will also host free live-sketching events. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Curatorial Team
Curators: Henriette Huldisch, Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs; with Laurel Rand-Lewis, Curatorial Fellow, Visual Arts
Accessibility
For more information or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
Before Your Visit
Paid underground parking is available on-site. Enter the ramp on Vineland Place at Bryant Avenue. Biking or taking Metro Transit? Learn more.
Visiting the galleries? Enhance your experience by joining a public tour or with self-guided resources accessible for free on Bloomberg Connects.
Personal photography is permitted throughout the Walker and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, but please turn off the flash when visiting the galleries.
To help us promote future events and programs, this event may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by the museum. Please let staff know upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.