Joy Buddies: The Living Garden
September 5-7 • 9 AM - 3 PM • Guardian Building • All Ages Welcome
Meet the Joy Buddies, playful sculptural symbols of joy, creativity, and togetherness that have inspired audiences around the world. Created by award-winning sculptor Mini Mukherjee in collaboration with Detroit's vibrant creative community, this immersive exhibition transforms the iconic Guardian Building's soaring Art Deco architecture into a living garden. Wander through lush botanical installations, meet the life-size Joy Buddies, and step into their joyful world for all ages. RSVP for event details and ticket.
Joy Buddies: The Living Garden was made possible through the creativity and dedication of an extraordinary group of cultural partners, artists and sponsors who helped bring this exhibition to life:
Guardian Building • Detroit Month of Design • Lisa Gebhardt Event Design • Studio Terrain • Justin Millhouse • The Chuck Jones Foundation • Warner Bros. Studio - Looney Tunes • Detroit Symphony Orchestra • JosephBrandon Thomas • Shantell Martin • Jérôme Leroy