Visitors were able to explore works by American modernist Allan Houser (Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache, 1914-1994) in this outdoor sculpture exhibition at the Gardens. Houser’s work serves as a springboard for exploring the preservation of cultural and botanical heritage. This pioneering 20th century personality opened doors for future generations of Native artists.

This landmark exhibition of 20 monumental works by the internationally acclaimed British sculptor, Henry Moore (1898-1986), showcased the modernist’s reclining figures, interlocking and abstracted forms. Moore in the Gardens was the first presentation of the British sculptor’s monumental works offered in the American West. This powerful exhibit highlighted the inspiration Moore found in natural environments, emphasizing the relationship of humanity to the natural world. Co-curated with the The Henry Moore Foundation.

This exhibit highlighted plant and animal relationships of prehistoric proportions. The show presented 26 life-sized dinosaurs from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods while showcasing prehistoric plants and their modern relatives. By walking among the dinosaurs visitors could learn how these ancient creatures adapted to their environment—and how their environment adapted to them. In collaboration with Lost World Studios.