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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has a new mirrored sculpture on its lawn

By Steve Kraske,

Published September 16, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT

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Jan Hendrix standing within entry way of his sculpture the Mirror Pavilion. — Artist Jan Hendrix stands at the entryway of the cylindrical sculpture "Mirror Pavilion," now a permanent fixture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

"Mirror Pavilion," a new sculpture by Jan Hendrix, has been unveiled on the lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum.

Just beyond one of the famous Shuttlecocks at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a shining new sculpture. The reflective "Mirror Pavilion" is now a permanent display on the south lawn of the museum.

Kathleen Leighton joined Steve Kraske to discuss the work of art and other exhibits coming to the museum this fall.

Kathleen Leighton, manager of media relations and video production, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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