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Photography by Edward C. Robison III.

My Best Friend: Good Friday Walton

On his namesake day in April 2006, Good Friday Walton wandered up to the home of Crystal Bridges founder Alice Walton, and they’ve been best friends ever since. This actual-size statue captures Friday’s smart, intuitive, and pleasing personality—and invites all dogs on the trail a drink of water from the fountain. In Alice’s own words, he’s a great reminder that, “if we could all listen and be as sensitive as dogs are to our needs and emotions, the world would be a better place.”

ArtistKelly Graham, born 1957
Date2020
MediumBronze
Dimensions9 x 16 x 24 in. (22.9 x 40.6 x 61 cm)
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, Gift of Alice Walton, 2020.88
ClassificationSculpture
Provenancecommissioned by Alice Walton, TX, 2019; given to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR, 2020
On ViewYes
My Best Friend: Good…9 × 16 in.Tennis Ball2.7 in. diameter

This artwork's face covers about 20× the area of a tennis ball.Drawn to the same scale.