Joel Shapiro, 20 elements

Never has there been a greater demonstration of meanness than the parking garages of Northpark Center on the Saturday after Christmas.

Mimmo Paladino, A Surrounded Figure (Assediato)

But it’s worth it, not just for the shopping, but for the generous supply of museum-grade art on view throughout the mall.

Frank Stella, Washington Island Gadwall (Exotic Birds)

Barry Flanagan, Large Leaping Hare

This odd union of art and mall comes courtesy of the late Ray Nasher, namesake of the Nasher Sculpture Center and builder of Northpark Center.