Pedvale Open Air Museum
| Pedvale Open Air Art Museum | |
|---|---|
|
Sekimori Ishi | |
| Type | Sculpture park and botanic garden |
| Location | near Sabile, Latvia |
| Coordinates | 57°02′02″N 22°33′57″E / 57.0339°N 22.5658°ECoordinates: 57°02′02″N 22°33′57″E / 57.0339°N 22.5658°E |
| Area | 200 hectares (490 acres) |
| Created | 1991 |
| Operated by | Ojars Arvids Feldbergs |
| Open | the museum is open every day. From 1 May to 11 October 10:00 – 18:00; from 12 October to 30 April 10:00 – 16:00. |
| Website | http://www.pedvale.lv |
The Pedvale Open Air Art Museum is a State Historical Monument near Sabile, Talsi Municipality, Latvia. It was founded in 1992 by Ojārs Arvīds Feldbergs as a setting for environmental art.
Abava River Valley
The museum preserves the cultural landscape of the Abava River valley.
Art at Pedvale
The museum has a permanent collection of more than 150 outdoor sculptures by an international group of artists.[1] It was the site of the 7th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art in 2014.
White Princess
The park is said to be the residence of the White Princess, a Latvian ghost. She is more often felt than seen, and it said to draw people to come back , or to stay at Pedvale.[3]
Flora and Fauna
The park contains native Latvian plants and animals, to fulfill its mission to preserve the scenic landscapes of the Abava Valley. Blooming wildflowers include lupins, which are in bloom for the summer solstice. Amimals include the hedgehog, Eurasian beaver,[4] and deer. Birds include the stork and cuckoo. 03
Awards
The museum shared the UNESCO award for preservation and development of the cultural landscape in 1999. [5] In 1999 the activities at Pedvale museum were recognized and awarded the UNESCO Melina Mercuri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes.
References
- ↑ Bates, Megan (July–August 2015), "Strange Events and Mythological Materials, a conversation with Ojars Feldbergs", Sculpture 34 (6): 50–53
- ↑ Feldberga, Laura; Ringler, Tamsie (2014). Ringler, Tamsie; Feldberga, Laura, eds. Dzels. Akmens Simpozijs [Iron.Stone Symposium] (in Latvian and English). Pedvale. ISBN 978-9934-8473-1-8.,
- ↑ http://www.pedvale.lv/news/553/
- ↑ Halley, Duncan J; Rosell, Frank (2003). "Population and distribution of European beavers (Castorfiber)" (PDF). Lutra 46 (2): 91–101. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ↑ UNESCO Laureates 1999