Cemetery as Muse

ART AT GREEN-WOOD

Through dynamic programming in the visual and performing arts, Green-Wood stretches the boundaries of what a cemetery can be. Its compelling history and robust natural landscape enable the Cemetery to serve as both site and inspiration for contemporary artists in diverse fields, from sculpture and photography to dance and music.

The Remains of Winter

An Installation by Athena LaTocha

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Artist in Residence

A nine-month residency in Green-Wood’s landmarked gatehouse

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Here Lie the Secrets of the Visitors of Green-Wood Cemetery

An installation by artist Sophie Calle

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Through dynamic programming in the visual and performing arts, Green-Wood stretches the boundaries of what a cemetery can be. Its compelling history and robust natural landscape enable the Cemetery to serve as both site and inspiration for contemporary artists in diverse fields, from sculpture and photography to dance and music.

The Remains of Winter

An Installation by Athena LaTocha

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Artist in Residence

A nine-month residency in Green-Wood’s landmarked gatehouse

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Here Lie the Secrets of the Visitors of Green-Wood Cemetery

An installation by artist Sophie Calle

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Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin

On view on Battle Hill

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PROGRAM ARCHIVE

CAIRNS
GARDENS AS COSMIC TERRAINS
AFTER THE END
BODY IN A CEMETERY
CORONA ALTAR
VIGIL
DEATH BECOMES HER
I AM FERTILE GROUND
UNTITLED (GREEN-WOOD)
AMONG TREES AND STONES

Photo Credits (from top, left to right, approximate, excluding thumbnails): Header by Walter Wlodarczyk, Artist in Residence by Shannon Taggart, Eiko Otake by William Johnston, Sophie Calle by Leandro Justen for Creative Time, Cairns courtesy of HERE Arts, Corona Altar by Walter Wlodarczyk, Vigil by Leigh Davis, Death Becomes Her by Jason Wyche, I am Fertile Ground by Christopher Burke, Untitled (Green-Wood) by Walter Wlodarczyk, Among Trees and Stones by Matthew Jensen