‘Bizarro Defined’: Salt Lake City’s Gilgal Sculpture Garden Beguiles as an Art Destination

The park, created by a Mormon outsider artist, today serves as a respite for those who prefer the sacred when leavened with a dollop of quirk.

Mario Naves
Thomas Battersby Child Jr., 'The Sphinx,' Salt Lake City, Utah. Mario Naves

Salt Lake City has any number of attractions that should pique the interest of seasoned travelers. The hub of the Mormon Church and self-avowed site of “wholesome activities,” Temple Square, has limited access due to an ongoing “seismic upgrading.”

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