for people to join together, if they choose to, to begin a search for an expression that will in the end be a celebration of many distilled remembrances, which are the essence of intimate contact.” Location history The artwork has been on constant view at the top of the landing of the outdoor amphitheater since 1985. Acquisition Memories of Prague was received at the IMA in May 1985. It was accessioned the same year, and in November the artwork was given a dedication ceremony, also in honor of Mrs. Valentine. Artist Rodgers is an Indiana native who went to IU to become an astronomer. Partway through earning his degree, he switched to art (painting) and it wasn't until he was in graduate school that he set his mind on becoming a sculptor. In 1968 Rodgers earned his MFA, and he then moved to New Mexico to teach art. In 1971 he returned to Indiana, teaching stone-carving workshops including a class at Bedford-North Lawrence High School. Throughout his career, he designed, created, installed, and otherwise assisted in the making of site specific artworks. He has taught at many universities in the United States, and was faculty at Valdosta State University until 2008. See also List of Indianapolis Museum of Art artworks Save Outdoor Sculpture! References Outdoor sculptures in Indianapolis Sculptures of the Indianapolis Museum of Art 1985 sculptures Limestone sculptures in Indiana 1995 establishments in Indiana