James Nisbet: Art and the Land

When the environmental movement of the 1960s got underway, art also underwent an ecological turn, one that continues to the present day. Art historian James Nisbet surveys some of the results, including a number of pivotal outdoor artworks left to weather and change over time, and consider what they show us about contemporary climate change.

This program recognizes a generous multiyear grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. The Terra Foundation is dedicated to fostering the exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts in the United States for national and international audiences.

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