The Cincinnati Art Museum has announced the reinstallation of Jim Dine’s beloved 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture, ‘Pinocchio (Emotional),’ on March 22. The artwork, a prominent feature for visitors, was temporarily removed in September 2020 to accommodate construction of the museum’s parking lot and new arrival court. During its six-month absence, the sculpture underwent conservation treatments to preserve its painted surface.
Visitors can now find ‘Pinocchio (Emotional)’ in a new location, approximately 500 feet from its original site, near the parking lot and with a clear view of the museum entrance, making it an ideal spot for photographs. This reinstallation marks a significant moment for the museum, which is also preparing to unveil a new commissioned wind sculpture by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare later this summer. These large-scale outdoor pieces will complement existing works like Chakaia Booker’s ‘LBD Duty Free’ and Tony Rosenthal’s ‘Cube,’ enhancing the museum’s public art offerings.
The museum, which reopened to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays with reduced hourly capacity and advanced online registration, continues to emphasize visitor wellness. The reinstallation of ‘Pinocchio (Emotional)’ not only returns an iconic piece to public view but also signifies a broader commitment to enriching the museum’s outdoor artistic landscape, inviting both long-time patrons and new visitors to experience its evolving collection.
Source: https://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/media/296251/pinocchio-reinstalled-nr-final.pdf