Best known for his midnight ride to alert the American militia in April 1775 to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere is one of the most notable patriots of the American Revolutionary War. That notoriety is evident in Paul Revere Square, which is built upon the literal […]
Located on the spot of the founding of Charlestown in 1628, City Square Park in Boston celebrates the history associated with the area while also creating an important place for the community in the present. Built at the request of a vocal and active community in what is now the Charlestown neighborhood, City Park Square has […]
Utilizing the same field where colonial minutemen trained during the American Revolution, Winthrop Square features notable monuments that have been dedicated to soldiers from various wars who fell in battle. Located in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood, the Square highlights what it can look like for an urban park to function as so much more than a […]
Commissioned by both the Don Day Family and the city of McKinney Art Commission, Unity Arch, has quickly become an important element of the Texas community. Installed in a park near downtown McKinney in 2019, Unity Arch was commissioned to attract the community and visitors to the Square, although it’s been able to do far […]
Monuments and other pieces of public art are too often considered just terms of their cost rather than the benefits they can provide. Public and private organizations of all types have space that could be utilized for sculptures and landmarks, but how should the potential benefits of installing something in these spaces be weighed against […]
Sculptures and monuments have become icons for cities and entire countries all across the world, but such developments are often inadvertent. Is it possible to actively create something that resonates in different ways for both residents and visitors? That was the challenge the city of Auburn, Washington, began to explore in 2017 when commissioning a […]
Located at Park Towne Place in Philadelphia, “Water Music” showcases how artist Won Choi merges the physical and spiritual. Waterfalls and streaks of rain have inspired her work and that inspiration can literally be seen in “Water Music”, whose shape and form convey a sense of the fluidity of water. However, the deeper spiritual connection […]