OPUS 40

SAUGERTIES, NY

OPUS 40 is a unique and stunning work of art and sculpture located in Saugerties, New York. It was created by Harvey Fite, a sculptor and professor at Bard College, who began the project in 1939 and worked on it until his death in 1976.

The sculpture is made entirely of bluestone, which was quarried from the site itself. It covers an area of six and a half acres and consists of a series of ramps, steps, and terraces. The stone is arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and flow, as if the entire sculpture is one continuous piece.

The centerpiece of OPUS 40 is a large pool of water, which is surrounded by a circular terrace. The pool is fed by a natural spring that flows from the nearby mountains. Around the pool are several smaller sculptures, including a stone table and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a stone sculpture of a woman's head.

Visitors to OPUS 40 can explore the sculpture on foot, taking in the beauty of the stone and the surrounding landscape. The site also hosts concerts, art exhibitions, and other events throughout the year. Overall, OPUS 40 is a stunning and unique work of art that is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in sculpture and architecture.

OPUS 40 is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAUGERTIES NY. US MID #8403600797

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 8452463400
• website: http://opus40.org

OPUS 40 INC
50 FITE RD
SAUGERTIES
NY
12477-3260

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