Denver Botanic Gardens' “Moore in the Gardens” ends January 31

Denver Botanic Gardens’ most significant exhibit to date, “Moore in the Gardens” is coming to an end. The final day for the landmark exhibition of monumental works by the internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore (1898-1986) at the Gardens is January 31, 2011.

This powerful show, supported by a significant gift from the Boettcher Foundation, highlights the inspiration Moore found in the natural environment and the pleasure he derived from seeing his works in a landscape setting. Moore is generally acknowledged as one of the most important British sculptors of the 20^th century and visitors now have the opportunity to witness Moore’s works in the cool light of winter.

An indoor exhibition at York Street in the El Pomar Room features a selection of Henry Moore maquettes, found objects and studio tools. These small models were preparatory pieces that led to their large-scale counterparts. Learn about Moore’s process of creating monumental sculptures while you dig deeper into his ideas and methods.