In art terms, ‘In Situ’ means “in its original place,” a designation for artwork that lives in its place of origin. Think of a mosaic floor among ruins, a fountain sculpture in a park, an installation crafted for a specific venue. This summer, ‘In Situ’ will mean the story of how a lifetime of art collection from leading philanthropist Henry Bloch leads to a permanent place in one of the world’s finest museums, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
‘In Situ’ is a Kansas City story.