For art patrons throughout Michigan, next Tuesday night, October 25, will be a most significant evening. Renowned sculptor and printmaker, Dietrich Klinge will make a rare public appearance as guest lecturer at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Known as  one of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences in the world, GRNow.com reports the Gardens will be hosting Dietrich Klinge at the annual Charles Schoenknecht & Ward Paul Sculpture Lecture, next Tuesday evening, October 25 at 7 pm. This event is free for members and included with general admission for non-members.

Meijer Gardens is fortunate to have numerous graphic works and models by Klinge. Along with Grosser Trefree, Meijer Gardens is proud to showcase two outdoor bronzes in the permanent collection. The colossal Model for Big Sculpture II (2004), a gift from Fred and Lena Meijer, greets visitors at the edge of the Tassell English and Perennial Bulb Garden near the main entrance. A recent addition is the majestic Stele Garuge (2000), recently installed in the Woodland Shade Garden, an endearing gift to the collection from Hank and Liesel Meijer.

This is an unusual event for the internationally renowned sculptor and printmaker, who rarely speaks publicly and has never accepted such an opportunity in the United States.

An Evening with Dietrich Klinge will offer an intimate and personal public appearance as part of a conversation with Joseph Becherer, Chief Curator and Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions at Meijer Gardens. Captioning service will be provided.

RSVP by contacting 616-975-3144 or email skilroy@meijergardens.org

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