For a fun July 4th experience in the Hamptons: Leila Heller Gallery at the Southampton Arts Center Sculpture Garden. July- October 14, 2026

Southampton Arts Center Sculpture Exhibition July 3, 2026 - October 14, 2026 Leila Heller Gallery is delighted to be curating Contained Movement, an exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture in the newly renovated Paulson Family Gardens of the Southampton Arts Center, opening today, July 3rd, 2026. CONTAINED MOVEMENT Curated by Leila Heller Gallery, Simone Levinson, Christine Mack, and Christina Strassfield   Contained Movement brings together works by Kiki Smith, Richard Hudson, John Clement, Mia Fonssagrives Solow, Rachel Lee Hovnanian, Katya Emelyanova, Anton Bakker, Arthur Carter, and Helena Chastel, each exploring this theme. From mirrored steel and painted aluminum to bronze, ceramic, and fiberglass, the exhibition examines how material can evoke tension, transformation, and quiet energy, inviting viewers to experience sculpture as a moment suspended between stillness and motion.   SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER Southampton Arts Center is the local hub for all things art in the Village of Southampton. Located at 25 Jobs Lane, just steps from historic Main Street, SAC is committed to building an inclusive, multimedia arts and culture center — presenting 4+ exhibitions and 150 programs annually with and for its community.   25 Jobs Lane, Southampton NY, 11968   Gallery Hours:  July 1st - September 1st (on season) Thursday - Monday | 12 PM - 5 PM   SAC Grounds: Open to the public   Tickets: Free admission     PLAN YOUR VISIT     Kiki Smith Big Girl, 2008 Bronze 82 x 64 x 66 in. | 208.3 x 162.6 x 167.6 cm Richard Hudson  Envelope, 2015 White Marble 31.5  x 17.75 x 19.75 in. | 80 x 45 x 50 cm, 750kg John Clement Butterfly, 2023 Aluminum Pipe, Aluminum Plate, Auto Paint 45 x 66 x 30 in. | 114.3 x 167.6 x 76.2 cm John Clement Man in the Moon, 2024 Steel pipe, steel plate 144 x 120 x 36 in. | 365.8 x 304.8 x 91.4 cm John Clement Love Exists, 2019 Steel pipe, steel plate, paint 112 x 108 x 64 in. | 284.5 x 274.3 x 162.6 cm Mia Fonssagrives Solow Muon, 2020 White Enamel on Fiberglass 46 x 34 x 64 in. | 116.8 x 86.4 x 162.6 cm Mia Fonssagrives Solow Egg, 2026 Fiberglass 96 x 30 x 48 in. | 243.8 x 76.2 x 121.9 cm Rachel Lee Hovnanian Body Armor II (Soldier), 2023 Brushed  aluminum, black painted bronze base with detachable steel disc 80.5 x 26.5 in. | 204.4 x 67.3 cm (Edition of 7 + 3 AP) Rachel Lee Hovnanian Body Armor II (The General), 2023 Polished aluminum, black painted patina bronze base with detachable steel disc 90.5 x 26.5 in. | 229.8 x 67.3 cm (Edition of 7 + 3 AP) Katya Emelyanova Avangarde Women, 2025 Ceramic glazed 86.6 x 10.6 x 10.6 in. | 220 x 27 x 27 cm Katya Emelyanova Mr. Mojo, 2025 Ceramic glazed, metal stage 82.7 x 14.6 x 14.6 in. | 210 x 37 x 37 cm Katya Emelyanova Trickster, 2025 Ceramic glazed 86.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 in. | 220 x 25 x 25 cm Anton Bakker  Opus 191008 Curved Clover Leaf Knot, 2021 Stainless Steel, Mirror Polish 60 x 37 x 37 in. | 152.4 x 94 x 94 cm Arthur Carter Inversion, 2001 Bronze 96 x 36 x 36 in. | 243.8 x 91.4 x 91.4 cm Helena Chastel  Orion, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 76 x 36 x 32 in. | 193 x 91.4 x 81.3 cm Helena Chastel  Estella, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 84 x 32 x 32 in. | 213.4 x 81.3 x 81.3 cm Helena Chastel Vilma, 2025 Aluminum, industrial paint 81 x 34 x 30 in. | 205.7 x 86.4 x 76.2 cm INQUIRE   #leilahellergallery#southamptonartscenter#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #fouthartfun#artfuncelebrate#artfunall#happyfourthjuly