This isn't just an art exhibit, it's a whole experience! The setting here is like a jungle, full of…read moreplantlife and fallen leaves, with different stone sculptures, wooden carvings, and totem pole artworks almost camouflaged among the tree trunks and branches, displayed underneath the shade, and benches situated randomly within the forest of art. In 1994, Anthropology grad student and researcher, Jim Mason, organized a project to have a group of artists, aged 27-74, coming from 6 different villages in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, to create the beautiful sculptures at Stanford University. The landscaping and plants of the garden were organized by other entities. The artwork is based on Kwoma and Iatmul mythology and stories of creation, the center of the garden created in the likeness of "spirit homes". Two of the pieces, The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, were inspired by the Rodin sculptures on campus bearing the same names, but tell their own stories. The history and design of this sculpture garden are fascinating, and the natural environment and overall maintenance of this exhibit make it an appealing place to visit. It's even a desirable area of campus to hold school events (they had just finished such an event when I visited this past Sunday). Also, free parking is available at Stanford on the weekends.

Its a very cool outdoor installation located on the Stanford campus. T They sculptures are spread…read moreout and all have interesting descriptions of the culture and the art. This is a perfect COVID activity as its not crowded, everything is spread out and its outdoors. Mask up and keep your distance and its all good. There are at least 12 other art installations nearby as well as the Student Union and main bookstore.

This review is long overdue from 2020; I for visited this spot in 2016 or so and loved it so I…read morebrought my husband here during the Covid shut down in 2020 and we took a nice walk, it was awesome to check it out, explore the vacations cacti and spend some time in nature. Parking can be difficult. Overall a great and well kept garden e

This is beautiful little spot on Stanford Campus. A true gem of cacti of all kinds. I've been here…read moreabout 3-4xs times now, and it's always lovely to just walk around. It's definitely a beautiful greenery backdrop for photos as I did a photoshoot for a client here a few months ago. We took a bunch of photos here, and then we walked over to the Quad for an outfit change and a change of scenery. We saw *the* Robert Downey Jr. at the Quad that day! That was awesome! :D I usually come here on a Saturday or Sunday and just park at the medical clinic, which is basically right next to this spot.

Fear is an outdoor art installation located on the grounds of Stanford University. It is the work…read moreof William Tucker. Tucker who was born in Egypt to English parents, spent most of his formative years in England studing at Oxford University. His works consist of recycled metal and wood and he forms abstract constructs that create alot of negative space From the author: "I see the role of contemporary sculpture as preserving and protecting the source of mystery, of the unknown." This particular piece I could take it or leave it. While it was interesting at a glance it had nothing to keep me looking. A few angles and I was done. For me at least it inspired very little and I quickly moved on. Fear as noted resides on the Stanford University campus. It sits between both the Anderson Collection and the Cantor, thus it is better part of a larger walking tour. You could spend days in the area just walking about looking at the art and other spots.

#497 - the hare is moving now! What would William Carlos W…read more Yelp? The oak trees. Sometimes it all depends upon a workspace location perched high above ground under these oak trees is fine by me. (Outdoor office pictures to come, eventually).

Renewal is a public art installation located on the Stanford University campus. It is the work of…read moreLauren Toomer. Toomer, who is both an artist and an Anatomy lecture at the medical school likes to link art and medicine. She views art as a visual poem: "For me, drawing a painting is like creating a visual poem. I don't have the skill set to put it into words, but I can attempt to do it with marks." Renewal was created by using salvaged bricks from the old amatory school that was damaged during the Loma Prieta earthquake. It features 77 bricks held up by copper rods. Its undulating form is a homage to a ekg tracing. It is a simple installation, but the interplay of the position of the bricks makes for a fascinating display. Renewal is located on the North end of the Center for Clinical Sciences Research (CCSR) which also houses the anatomy lab (freaky place BTW between the smell and the bodies. We go down there periodically to train on medical procedures). While it is part of the medical center, there are numerous other art instalation less than 5 minutes away. In addition there is a deli / eatery in the building that is accessable to all that has a separate review.

Folded Square Alphabet S is an outdoor art installation located on the grounds of the Stanford…read moreUniversity Medical Center. It is the work of Fletcher C. Benton. Benton, a long time resident of San Francisco, was well known for his large scale abstract geometric sculptures and kinetic art. In the late 70's he drifted away from kinetic art and more towards the abstract forms he is better known for From the artist" "I try to find the best relationship of the parts I am going to use...and they aren't arbitrary," Benton has said. "I spend a long time--in a short time--putting these things where they ring my bell. I don't know when it's going to happen. I go down [to my studio] and play...and I get something that's interesting." The sculpture is a new installation and its glossy red paint stands out as one approaches. The complex curves paired with right angles and the stark nature of some of the sculpture insures that every angle holds something different. This is one of his more medium sized installations. Folded Square Alphabet S as noted in on the Medical Center grounds and is close to the new Stanford Hospital. In and of itself it is not a destination, however, given its proximity to the Cantor, and numerous other art installations, it is best part of a multi stop trip and given the parking woes in the area its best done as a walking trip.

Apart-Together, 2021 is a public art installation located on the Stanford University campus. It is…read morethe work of Lauren A. Toomer. According to the author, she prefers to guide her work towards reflecting people emotional and physical conditions. From the artists Stanford Faculty web site: "figurative artist who creates work inspired by the human body and the impact of a subtle moment. She continually looks at alternative approaches that challenge the spatial, contextual, and surface boundaries that circumscribe us. Graphite drawing serves as Toomer's home medium, while she also rigorously explores painting and sculptural projects. Her uninhibited and traditional approach to art making inspired Toomer to study human anatomy and art in graduate school" Apart-Together, 2021 is memorial to those impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. It features hand painted petals made by facility and staff. The installation is located in the front of the Angel of Grief installation. It can be access by walking or bike and sits alongside a paved trail. It also in in easy walking proximity of the Cantor, lots of eateries, and other art installations. There are nearby services but little exist in this area. This is better part of a larger walking tour as opposed to a stand alone destination.

Serra Mall is a pedestrian and bike boulevard that cuts through the main part of the Stanford…read moreCampus. Running from the corner of Galvez Street and Serra Street (Near the Hoover Tower) the mall is primarily a North to South thoroughfare. However at its northern end it loops West and finishes at the Turing Auditorium. The walk takes you past many Stanford University landmarks including The Hoover Tower, The Hoover Institution, The Main Quad, The Memorial Chapel, The Burghers of Calais, the Stanford Oval etc. The path is transected by multiple East to West pathways throughout its length. It is also very close to the Cantor Art museum and the Arboretum. Along its one mile length are multiple art installations along as well. many fo the turning circles have fountains as well. This walk is one of the best ways to get to know the campus especially if your first time here. You can access the main attractions, there is various spots for parking and enough variation to keep groups interested. Care should be exercised however. There is alot of bike traffic and its moving fast. Especially around the junctions with other pathways. In addition the tourist factor is high and the selfie stick crowd is not known for its situation awareness so keep an eye out for them as well. Bus's that are part of the free on campus transport system can occasional access the mall and there are stops along the way Trail: paved Suitable For: Hiking, Mountain bikes, Road Bikes Services: Multiple Length: 1 mile

Saw this place one day out of the corner of my eye while lost on Kings Mountain Road when I saw the…read moresign... returned another day only to find it closed. Went today (open Saturday Noon till 4pm). Interesting place, a flashback to simpler but rougher times in the "old West". A little slow if you go on a day without the pre-mentioned & reviewed activities and/or events, but still nice to see how it was to live through memorabilia of that long-gone era. At one point I commented out loud that an item hanging from the ceiling looked to be a bedpan, and the attendant sitting bored behind the counter corrected me saying it was a popcorn popper, and the bedpan was 3-1/2 feet to the left, over the door. Interesting but boring unless you use your imagination. PHOTOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Lots of bygone era items to photograph but very dark. If you're into history this is nice to visit, but bring an external flash so you don't kill your camera battery using your built-in flash extensively. The exterior of these old structures is very photographically excellent... hint, hint. http://www.historysmc.org/woodside.html NO parking anywhere except for the unpaved dirt parking lot - if the parking lot is closed, then the "store" is also. Hours Tuesday/Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Admission Free (donations accepted within)

So during our little trip to Woodside, we decided to continue driving and drove past this huge old…read morewooden building, this place looked all old and such. Anyways, we decided to see what this place was and it turned out to be a museum of some sort. Simply put, back in the day this was the only rest stop between SF and SJ and most of the time people would stop here and take a break or so and then continue on their journey. Its a General Store/Post office/Dentists office/Shingle Making place. The owner of this place? Dr. Tripp. Him and this other guy who i forget the name of came from the East Coast and decided to go into the shingle business. And since they were surrounded by all these redwoods it was a pretty good idea. Anyways they opend up this general store for people passing by and etc. Dr. Tripp was also a dentist so he would also do dental check-ups for people too. Overall this place isnt very big, its got a lot of old stuff to look it. You can see some old food cans and wine bottles. Some real old piggy banks that do pretty neat coin tricks. Old shoes and stoves and a toaster which looks like a cheese grater. In the other rooms they have a bunch of huge saws and other gizmos and gadgets. There is also the old dentist chair and notary area/post office in the smaller room. So if your in the area take a quick look, our tour guide was Bill, or Bob dang I forgot but yea he or someone else will give you a tour and explain the story behind the place. And there is no fee and if you feel like donating money there is a barrel with the tag donation labeled on it. Also on every first sunday of May they have this little get together where they take you on a wagon ride and have little activites like making rope and ice cream etc, a pie eating contest, shingle making etc.. So bring some kids along, it might be a lot of fun. I mean seriously, when was the last time you actually went on a wagon ride?