The 12 sculptures that now welcome visitors to Donald W. Seldin Plaza on South Campus began as an idea from Joseph L. Goldstein, M.D., Chair of Molecular Genetics. The Nobel Laureate and art lover, whose office window overlooks a statue of Dr. Seldin, the longtime Chair of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern, wanted to bring the creativity and imagination of fine art to the academic medical center to inspire all who walked across the Plaza. His first artwork donation, the sculpture Untitled by Joel Shapiro, eventually led to 11 more pieces in a collection now officially called the Joseph L. Goldstein Sculpture Garden at Donald W. Seldin Plaza. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Goldstein and the connection between art and science.

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Dr. Goldstein, a Regental Professor, holds the Julie and Louis A. Beecherl, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Research and the Paul J. Thomas Chair in Medicine.