Six sculptures from LACMA are hidden throughout the South Coast Botanic Garden. (photo courtesy of Charles Bennett)

World-class sculptures from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s permanent collection were publicly unveiled at the South Coast Botanic Garden on Sept. 8 for the “Hide and Seek: Art Meets Nature” exhibit.

The first-time collaboration between the South Coast Botanic Garden, Southern California’s leading public outdoor space, and LACMA features six sculptures on loan through the next 10 years. Two more sculptures have been given to the 87-acre garden by the Long Family Foundation for permanent display.

The exhibit provides garden visitors with a chance to see artwork in an outdoor setting.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for an up-close look at beautiful, world-class art,” said Adrienne Nakashima, chief executive office of South Coast Botanical Garden. “Seeing these stunning sculptures at the South Coast Botanical Garden is a wonderful way to experience art and nature intertwined. We are honored to host this special exhibit and are proud to be good stewards of the arts.”

The sculptures have been hidden in the garden, and visitors are encouraged to seek them out, ensuring they experience all 87 acres of gardens, orchards and horticulture exhibits.

Among the art featured is “Trace (1981),” a nearly 10-foot-tall steel sculpture with layered sheets of multi-colored aluminum crafted by sculptor Nancy Graves. Also featured are sculptures from world-renowned artists Peter Voulkos, Mark di Suvero and George Rickey.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. For more information, visit southcoastbotanicgarden.org.