Patrick Dougherty: Pilgrimage
November 15, 2025 - May 17, 2026 | Fort Gallery
Patrick Dougherty: Pilgrimage, the first exhibition of its kind, is dedicated to the acclaimed environmental sculptor. Best known for his immersive, building-sized stickworks, Dougherty has transformed landscapes around the world for over four decades. This landmark exhibition offers a more intimate—yet no less monumental—view of his career.
At its center are eight sculptural works that showcase Dougherty’s material ingenuity on a gallery scale: vessels, masks, and wall-mounted forms that remain superhuman in size yet deeply approachable. But the heart of Pilgrimage lies in its tribute to the collaborative spirit that underpins each of Patrick’s ephemeral installations.
On view for the first time, a monumental wall case will display nearly 250 pairs of Patrick’s work gloves—one for each major project. Frayed, worn, and signed by hundreds of volunteers and community members, they are relics of shared labor and creative devotion. Accompanied by drawings, personal artifacts, cherished sticks, and large-scale photographs, the gloves form a powerful material record of a practice built on generosity, transformation, and place.
Pilgrimage is a unique opportunity for BRAHM to tell a deeply human story about art, nature, and the connections forged between them. We hope you’ll join us in bringing this exhibition to life—and in helping BRAHM become the first museum to fully honor the reach and resonance of Dougherty’s extraordinary work.