Cherry to rejoin Spoonbridge in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden this month
The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture without the cherry in November 2021. (KSTP/ Nate Bergeson)
The cherry that is part of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is returning this month from its trip to New York for a touch-up.
Walker Art Center representatives stated Monday the freshly restored and repainted cherry will be returned to the sculpture on Feb. 18.
The 1,200-pound aluminum cherry was unbolted and separated from the Spoonbridge base in November, and went to Fine Art Finishes in New York for its touch-up.
Walker Art Center representatives said that in order to maintain its glossy red color, the cherry requires a touch-up every 10 years or so.
The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture has been on view at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden since 1988 and was last restored in 2009.