Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History — Heckscher Museum of Art
"Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History," the first museum exhibition devoted to sculptor Emma Stebbins, opened September 28, 2025 at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington, New York, curated by Karli Wurzelbacher, with exhibition and catalogue design by Pure+Applied.
| Venue | Heckscher Museum of Art |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2025 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pure+Applied | Exhibit Design | Also designed the exhibition catalogue |
Description
Stebbins (1815-1882), sculptor of Central Park's "Angel of the Waters" atop Bethesda Fountain, was the first woman to receive a public art commission in New York City; the exhibition ran through March 15, 2026.