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Modern Monuments: “Ocean Song” by John Scott is a Reminder of the Cultural Amalgamations of New Orleans

The 16-foot-long mirrored sculpture is specific to the culture of the city that connects to Congo Square and beyond

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture

Set on the bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, “Ocean Song” by John Scott directly connects to the cultural amalgamations that have come to define the past and present of the city. He was a winner of a prestigious “genius grant” from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in 1992 at […]

Monument to the Immigrant Celebrates the Legacy of New Orleans

Highlighting the Culture and History of New Orleans

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Standing alongside the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Monument to the Immigrant is dedicated to all of the courageous men and women who left their homeland to seek freedom in the United States and settled in New Orleans. Since New Orleans is recognized as a gateway where various cultures blend and mix, the […]

Modern Monuments: Tilghman Hemsley Celebrates Local Lives and Legacies with Maryland’s Waterman Monument

Capturing the heart and soul of the feeling of watermen

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Dedicated to all of the Maryland natives who died fishing on the waters that define the state’s coastline, Maryland’s Watermen Monument depicts two large bronze statues standing in a bronze boat in the process of harvesting their catch. Created by local artist Tilghman Hemsley, the sculpture honors the commercial fisherman (known in the region as […]

The Delaware Continentals Monument Commemorates a Piece of American History

A Call to Arms for the American Revolution

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Monumentous History

Dedicated to the memorial of the American Revolutionary War patriots from Delaware who fought and died in the defense and protection of American Liberty, the Delaware Continentals monument commemorates an essential element of United States history. Residing in front of Legislative Hall at the Delaware state Capitol in Dover, the monument honors the contributions of […]

The World-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk Defines Experiences for Audiences of All Eras

An American Icon

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Functional, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

The Atlantic City Boardwalk is both a feature and a destination that defines the past and present of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Four miles long and running along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Boardwalk provides stunning views on one side and access to the culture and entertainment that have come to define the […]

O’Donnell Memorial Park Connects Audiences and Communities Across Atlantic City

Featuring the Soldier’s & Sailors Monument, the Greek Temple Monument and More

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Located in the southern part of Atlantic City, New Jersey, O’Donnell Memorial Park is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War. Featuring numerous monuments as well as plenty of green space to cultivate activity of all types, the park has become a collective memorial that is also an essential part […]

Kennedy Plaza Provides an Identity for Multiple Atlantic City Audiences to Engage With

Connecting the Past and Present of Atlantic City

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Public Space, United States

Located across from Boardwalk Hall on the New Jersey Boardwalk, Kennedy Plaza has numerous features that have allowed it to cultivate a strong identity that is felt across Atlantic City, New Jersey. By defining a section of the Boardwalk in such as distinct manner, Kennedy Plaza has become a hub of activity, highlighting the appeal […]