On View · Summer 2026

A Curious Art Journey

Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario

June 20 – September 20, 2026

Explore the vibrant sculptural universe of artist and contemporary sculptor Ken Kelleher, internationally known as Anchorball. This massive outdoor exhibition transforms the garden into a vivid sculptural landscape where bold characters, imaginative narratives, and contemporary form merge with nature and blooms to create a world that feels full of wonder, yet deeply recognizable.

18

Physical Sculptures

6

AR Residents

4

Narrative Series

Up to 12 ft

Piece Height

The Show

The Canadian premiere of ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey is coming to Royal Botanical Gardens this summer.

Explore the vibrant sculptural universe of artist and contemporary sculptor Ken Kelleher, internationally known as Anchorball. This massive outdoor exhibition transforms the garden into a vivid sculptural landscape where bold characters, imaginative narratives, and contemporary form merge with nature and blooms to create a world that feels full of wonder, yet deeply recognizable.

Featuring 18 monumental sculptures ranging up to 12 feet tall, the exhibition introduces visitors to an evolving fictional universe populated by playful and mythical characters. Visitors can also discover a hidden digital world using augmented reality, extending the experience beyond the visible landscape and inviting moments of surprise, play, and exploration throughout the garden.

Come experience a joyful fusion of nature and art designed for curiosity, fun, exploration, and imagination.

Plan Your Visit

Visit ANCHORBALL at Royal Botanical Gardens

In the News

Anchorball at Royal Botanical Gardens

Recent press coverage of A Curious Art Journey — 18 monumental sculptures plus an integrated AR layer at Royal Botanical Gardens, June 20 – September 20, 2026.