Repainted cherry rejoins Spoonbridge in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The repainted cherry that is part of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was unveiled Friday. (KSTP/Rich Reeve)
The repainted cherry that is part of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was unveiled Friday.
The cherry returned this month from its trip to New York for a touch-up.
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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.