Paula Crown, THE REVERSE SIDE, 2025, bronze, 26.75 x 10.625 x 10.625 in, ed 1/4. Made in collaboration with Factum Arte, MadridCourtesy of Sunnylands, the Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage, California, and Paula Crown Atelier

Every hour on the hour, attendees are invited to ring the REVERSE SIDE, by Paula Crown. The bell is struck from the outside with a wooden clapper. The sound is mesmerizing, rising, falling, and resonating in a hypnotic way. THE REVERSE SIDE embodies themes that resonate with history, especially the destruction of bells during World War II. Hitler removed 190,000 bells from towns across occupied territory, stripping them of their clappers and rendering communities silent. The bells were then melted down for armaments.

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, Crown offers THE REVERSE SIDE as a metaphor for each voice in a democracy and the importance of never being silent.

Open to all ticket holders. This experience is offered on the hour and requires in-person sign-up.