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Kevin Caron Creates Sculptures That Encompass All That We Have Been and Can Be

Creating a sense of identity which can shape and change communities in the present and future

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The first love of sculptor Kevin Caron was associated with machinery, which caused him to spend more than 30 years meditating and molding shapes in his mind. That contemplation drew him to the challenge of creating sculpture. It also compelled him to take into account the people involved, the place itself and any purpose it […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Rome, Italy

The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, Elephant and Obelisk and more

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Europe, Monumentous World

Rome has become known as the Eternal City on account of how monuments like the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are connected to the ancient past of the region, while others like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are associated with the contemporary city. These connections to various eras of Rome are evident in monuments […]

The Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the Capitoline Wolf Become Icons of Rome

Connecting the Past to the Present of Rome

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Europe, Monumentous Icons, Sculpture

Concepts, people and objects have become synonymous with cities and entire countries in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Given the history of Rome, it’s no surprise that multiple people, objects and icons have become similarly tied to the city and region. The way in which the Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the […]

Piazza Navona Utilizes Baroque Roman Architecture to Create a Hub of Activity in Rome

History of and Legacy for Rome

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Europe, Monumentous Community, Public Space

Distinctive Baroque Roman architecture well as the three fountains that dominate the Piazza Navona have come to define it in an especially profound manner. This definition has enabled it to become a popular hub of activity for both residents and visitors, showcasing how one of the largest piazza squares in Rome has been able to […]

“Unconditional Surrender” Creates an Attraction for San Diego That Embraces the Military Community

Kitsch to Some, Icon to Others

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

San Diego, California is home to the second-largest Surface Ship base of the United States Navy and the presence of the military can be felt across the city. This presence is especially evident along San Diego’s Embarcadero, which features the USS Midway Museum and is directly across from the home port of several aircraft carriers […]

The Figurative Sculptures of Manuelita Brown Change Community Perceptions and Enable Economic Opportunities

Communicating with Future Generations

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

Figurative sculptures have become icons for entire cities as well as the basis for colossal statues, but that’s just a hint at the power they contain to inspire audiences across eras. By depicting how real people look, act and appear, figurative sculptures are able to capture a truth about the present that will never translate […]

The Sculptures of Michael Esbin Become Icons of Global Transformation and Connection to Eternity

Revealing truths to audiences about themselves and their place in the universe

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

Being able to elicit a reaction from an audience is the most important thing that a sculpture or piece of public art can do. These reactions can be positive or negative and they can cover the entire emotional spectrum. While all artists are focused on enabling such reactions, few have been able to do so […]