3716 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, Missouri
314-754-1850
Rock Settee, Scott Burton, 1988-1990
Joe, Richard Serra, 1999
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts is a resource for artists, architects, scholars, students and the general public. The Pulitzer provides changing exhibitions, programs, collaborations and exchanges with other cultural and educational institutions. The Pulitzer opened in 2001 with a building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Tadao Ando. Commissioned for the building and on permanent view are Ellsworth Kelly's wall sculpture Blue Black, located in the Main Gallery, and Richard Serra’s torqued spiral sculpture Joe, located in the courtyard.
Exhibitions at the Pulitzer rotate approximately every six months. Each strongly relates the art to the architecture. In the belief that a personal experience with the artwork is a key aspect of the visit there are no labels to detract from an immediate aesthetic experience. Free brochures are provided at the front desk with information on current exhibits. The Pulitzer is next to the Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis, which also charges no admission and is accessible via a courtyard that connects the two.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Delcy Morelos: Interwoven
Through August 4, 2024
Colombian artist Delcy Morelos creates art that calls attention to connections between people and the environment. Using natural materials like textile, fibers, clay, and soil, her work asks us to consider earth as a living entity rather than a territory to be owned. The exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and installations made throughout Morelos’s career, including several works never before seen in the United States. In addition, Morelos will create a monumental, immersive sculpture made from local soil specifically for the Pulitzer’s galleries.
Free
On Earth
Through August 4, 2024
On Earth features five artists who use moving images to explore the complex relationships between humans and the natural environment. The film and video works in this exhibition present land as a central figure, introducing themes of temporality, ritual, memory, territory, loss, and birth. Offering critical readings on the often destructive relationship between humankind and the earth, the artists also advance visions for alternative futures. The artworks directly engage with challenging realities, while acknowledging the joy, creativity, and growth that a relationship with land can provide.
Free
Visiting the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts is closed during installation periods
Visiting Hours:
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
There is no charge to visit the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.
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