Timothy Schmalz, The Dante Garden (2021)
“To honor and celebrate the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death, Timothy Schmalz has created sculptures of each of the 100 cantos of the Divine Comedy.
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“The Dante Garden, installed on the campus of the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto, Ontario, creates a unique experience where one can be with nature and enjoy Dante’s epic poem. Contrary to how most people experience the Divine Comedy—usually in a library or study—the Dante Garden provides a natural outdoor environment, where one can actually walk through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. The viewer will have their own journey following Dante’s path.
“This Dante Sculpture Garden not only creates a unique and beautiful surrounding, but also creates a space for education, culture and spirituality, inspiring new generations of Dante readers and scholars.” –Timothy Schmalz, dantesculpture.com
Sighting Citation:
“Timothy Schmalz, The Dante Garden (2021).” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. February 2, 2026. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/timothy-schmalz-the-dante-garden-2021/.Related Sighting
Ettore Ximenes, Dante Alighieri (1921)