In 2025, Jeff Koons' Split-Rocker, a 37-foot tall sculpture crafted from over 50,000 living plants, will be permanently installed at LACMA. Donated by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, this unique piece merges whimsical elements of a rocking horse and a dinosaur, making it both playful and thought-provoking. The installation, featuring a sustainable irrigation system, aligns with LACMA's mission to enhance public engagement while showcasing the institution's transformation ahead of the David Geffen Galleries opening in 2026.
Split-Rocker, made of over 50,000 living plants, will grace LACMA, symbolizing the museum's evolving identity. This iconic piece combines playfulness and contemplation, typical of Koons' works.
With an internal irrigation system and drought-tolerant plants, Split-Rocker's form, merging a child's rocking horse and a dinosaur toy, changes as it blooms, engaging visitors year-round.
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