Stuart Collection

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San Diego, CA 92101

The Stuart Collection is a renowned collection of site-specific sculptures located on the UC San Diego campus in San Diego, CA. Established in 1981, the collection aims to enhance the cultural, intellectual, and scholarly life of the campus and community. It features over 20 sculptures by notable contemporary artists from around the world, including works by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Nam June Paik, and Kiki Smith, among others.

The collection is self-sustaining and relies on the support of generous donors to fund new projects. Each sculpture in the collection has a unique story to tell and is integrated into the landscape and architecture of the university. Visitors can explore the collection through free, self-guided tours or a virtual tour that provides insights into the creation and integration of each artwork. The Stuart Collection is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in alignment with the university's Principles of Community.

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Like A Needle in a Haystack
2/20/2020

Interesting and beautifully hidden collection. If you're not lucky enough to find an official guide ...

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Remarkable world class art installations
2/11/2020

I recommend you sign up for a tour so you can learn the stories behind these outdoor art installatio...

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A walk through UCSD
11/5/2019

The Stuart Collection is worth checking out if you are at UCSD. I have done it all in one day, and v...

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