Jaume Plensa: Genus and Species

January 30 – May 2, 2010



For the past 20 years, contemporary Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa has been investigating the intimate interconnection between nature and culture through large-scale sculptures and installations that incorporate light, sound, and text in transparent, often interactive structures, such as the incredible Crown Fountain at Millennium Park, Chicago. Jaume Plensa: Genus and Species highlights eight recently completed, large-scale works chosen by the artist and curator specifically for the spaces at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Installed both indoors and out, this dynamic exhibition will expand our understanding of the work of this important, living sculptor and provide crucial context for Plensa’s Song of Songs III & IV in the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. The exhibition will also offer opportunities for meaningful educational and programmatic collaborations that touch on the myriad, interdisciplinary subjects in Plensa’s work: language, philosophy, history, literature, religion, and science.

Jaume Plensa: Genus and Species is supported by funding from the Crown family.