Learn about the history of SBU through art! Stony Brook is home to many unique art installations and galleries throughout its grounds. As you navigate the west campus this first week of classes, two guides are available to point out where you can view exhibitions, and landmarks and works of art across the campus. Information about these sites and installations was contributed by the University Archives. To learn more about SBU history, visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/libspecial/archives/index.php.
Library Book Steel Sculpture: Designed by famed graphic designer Milton Glaser, this steel structure is installed outside of the Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library and faces the academic mall.
Zebra Path: Located between the Melville Library and Frey Hall, the Zebra Path was originally painted in 1981 by Stony Brook student Kim Hardiman ‘82 as part of an advanced seminar in public art. The 232′ x 12′ handpainted walkway constitutes one student’s lasting tribute to Stony Brook University.
Umbilic Torus: At 24-feet high, this 10-ton bronze structure located outside of the Math and Physics buildings was created by sculptor and mathematician Dr. Helaman Ferguson as a celebration of the fusion of mathematics and art. Dedicated by the Simons Foundation, Umbilic Torus took nearly two years to create and involved a crew of over a dozen artists, engineers, programmers and welders.
