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.
McGovern Institute director Bob Desimone speaks at the SCIENTIA dedication ceremony on October 28, 2016. Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo by Caitlin Cunningham (www.caitlincunningham.com).
Photo: Jerry Thompson
Photo: Jerry Thompson
Photo: Jerry Thompson
Photo: Jerry Thompson
Photo: Justin Knight
Photo: Justin Knight
SCIENTIA is a towering bronze sculpture located at the entrance to MIT’s McGovern Institute. Photo: Justin Knight
Photo: Justin Knight
MIT’s newest piece of public art is located at the Main Street entrance to the McGovern Institute in Kendall Square, Cambridge.Photo: Justin Knight