SCIENTIA

SCIENTIA is a towering bronze sculpture located at the entrance to MIT's McGovern Institute. Photo: Justin Knight

The newest addition to MIT’s Public Art Collection is on permanent display at the entrance to the McGovern Institute for Brain Research. “SCIENTIA,” a monumental bronze sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard is a gift from Lore Harp McGovern and represents the 52nd piece of public art on campus. The sculpture was dedicated in a public ceremony on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m., followed by an artist talk. Photos of the sculpture and the dedication may be found below.

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