Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis County is presenting 'Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting,' an exhibition running from February 7 to December 13, 2026, at the Aronson Fine Arts Center. Curated by Dana Turkovic, the show features works from each decade of the park’s history since 1976, including sketches, photographs, and models that are rarely seen by the public, highlighting the creative processes behind the sculptures. A new installation by visiting artist Juan William Chávez and Kranzberg exhibition artist Kiersten Torrez, titled 'Wak’a Garden,' opened on April 18 as part of Art and Nature Day, made from reclaimed natural materials in an amphitheater-like shape dedicated to plants and pollinators.
This exhibition matters because it honors the often-unseen artists and hidden histories of Laumeier over its 50-year legacy, emphasizing the park’s role as a dynamic, changing space rather than a static collection. By showcasing behind-the-scenes processes and commissioning new work that connects art, nature, and community, the show reinforces Laumeier’s mission to foster experimentation and public engagement with sculpture in a natural setting.