Sculpture Key West 2009 Exhibition Showcases 32 Works by 37 Artists Across Two Historic Sites
From January 18 to April 18, 2009, Sculpture Key West 2009 showcased 32 artworks by 37 artists across two historic venues in Key West, Florida. The exhibition was curated by Shamim Momin of the Whitney Museum, in partnership with Exhibitions Director Karley Klopfenstein. At West Martello Tower, artists such as Ludwica Ogorzelec, Liliana Crespi, and Jamey Grimes presented pieces inspired by tropical plants. Meanwhile, Fort Zachary Taylor featured works addressing themes of threat and immigration, including Diana Shpungin's Perfect Disconnect and Jackson Martin's Rooted. Notable installations included Paige Pedri's Emancipation and the reflective ramp by Steven Durow and Jessica Cappiello, making the event a distinctive experience compared to conventional group exhibitions.
Key facts
- Exhibition featured 32 works by 37 artists
- Ran from January 18 to April 18, 2009 at West Martello Tower
- Ran from March 1 to April 18, 2009 at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
- Head curator was Shamim Momin of the Whitney Museum
- Exhibitions Director was Karley Klopfenstein
- Artists had only a few days to create works in challenging conditions
- Two main sites: Gardens at West Martello Tower and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
- Works remained on view for approximately two months before dismantling
Entities
Artists
- Shamim Momin
- Karley Klopfenstein
- Ludwica Ogorzelec
- Liliana Crespi
- Jamey Grimes
- Karen McCoy
- Robert Carl
- Diana Shpungin
- Jackson Martin
- Anja Marais
- Owen Mundy
- Joelle Dietrick
- Paige Pedri
- Steven Durow
- Jessica Cappiello
- Lori Nozick
- Nathaniel Hein
- Jennifer Gonzales
- Lauren P. McAloon
- Julia Handshue
- Karlis Rekevic
Institutions
- Sculpture Key West
- Whitney Museum
Locations
- Key West
- Florida
- United States
- West Martello Tower
- Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
- Cuba