A renowned outdoor artwork in Des Moines, Iowa, will be removed following a legal dispute between the artist and the art center that commissioned it. The artwork, 'Greenwood Pond: Double Site,' created by Ann Hamilton in 1996, required extensive repairs due to weather damage. The art center, citing the high cost of maintenance, opted to remove the piece, sparking a lawsuit from Hamilton. The dispute ultimately led to a settlement agreement, resulting in the artwork's removal.
A legal battle over the future of a celebrated outdoor artwork in Iowa has culminated in a settlement that will see the piece removed. ' Greenwood Pond: Double Site ,' created by artist Ann Hamilton in 1996, is a series of wooden walkways, shelters, and viewing platforms located on the shores of a pond in a historic Des Moines park. While beloved by locals for picnics and family photos, the artwork has garnered national recognition as a significant achievement in landscape architecture .
Over the years, the predominantly wooden structure has required periodic repairs due to Iowa's harsh weather conditions. However, the Des Moines Art Center, which commissioned the artwork for its permanent collection, informed Hamilton in early 2024 that it would be removed due to the high cost of maintaining and repairing the aging structures. Hamilton, surprised and dismayed by the decision, filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal, citing a contract clause requiring her approval for any dismantling of the artwork. The lawsuit prompted a public debate about the responsibility of institutions in preserving art and the value of landscape architecture. Charles A. Birnbaum, president and CEO of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, expressed disappointment that the artwork's removal was deemed necessary, stating that the art center, as the commissioning institution, had failed to fulfill its obligations as a steward of the artwork.Ultimately, the dispute was resolved through a settlement agreement between Hamilton and the Des Moines Art Center. The terms of the agreement include the removal of 'Greenwood Pond: Double Site' by the art center. While Hamilton and the art center agreed not to disparage each other publicly, the organization seeking to preserve the artwork voiced its disappointment at its impending removal. The cold winter weather in Iowa could potentially delay the art center's efforts to dismantle and remove the artwork
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