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Dennis Oppenheim's Terrestrial Studio Exhibition at Storm King Art Center

exhibition · 2026-04-22

From May 14 to November 13, 2016, 'Terrestrial Studio' was showcased at Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, New York, featuring seven outdoor installations by Dennis Oppenheim. This exhibition demonstrated his artistic journey, transitioning from early conceptual works to expansive sculptures set within the 500-acre grounds. Featured pieces included Directed Seeding/Canceled Crop (1969), Alternative Landscape Components (2006), Entrance to a Garden (2002), Wishing the Mountains Madness (1977/2016), Architectural Cactus Grove, #1-6 (2008), Electric Kiss (2008), Dead Furrow (1967/2016), and A Sound Enclosed Land Area (1969). Oppenheim's relationship with nature was contrasted with that of minimalists such as Carl Andre and Donald Judd, highlighting his significant role in broadening the scope of sculpture beyond traditional gallery spaces.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from May 14 to November 13, 2016
  • Featured seven Dennis Oppenheim works at Storm King Art Center
  • Located at 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY 12553
  • Oppenheim was part of a 1960s New York artist group reacting against minimalism
  • Storm King Art Center covers 500 acres in upstate New York
  • Exhibition included outdoor sculptures and indoor photographs/videos
  • Oppenheim taught in Missoula, Montana
  • Works spanned from 1967 to 2008

Entities

Artists

  • Dennis Oppenheim
  • Bill Beckley
  • Walter de Maria
  • Dan Graham
  • Michael Heizer
  • Robert Smithson
  • Roy Lichtenstein
  • Dan Flavin
  • Frank Stella
  • David Smith
  • Mark di Suvero
  • Anthony Caro
  • Carl Andre
  • Donald Judd
  • Robert Morris

Institutions

  • Storm King Art Center

Locations

  • New Windsor
  • New York
  • United States
  • Missoula
  • Montana
  • Milan
  • Italy

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