Built to honor the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Regiment units that were stationed at Fort Riley and in Junction City, Kansas, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial pays tribute to the soldiers that served the United States in both peace and war. Like other monuments in Junction City, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial connects the past and […]
Numerous sculpture series have captured the spirit and history of a city, but Illumina, located outside the convention center and arena in Omaha, Nebraska, showcases something entirely different. The colorful sculpture series display contains multiple pieces inspired by the 13th Century Carnival of Venice. By featuring something that’s so different and distinct from the rest of […]
Statues both large and small have become icons of cities and entire countries, showcasing the kind of impact that monuments can enable. The Spirit of Detroit has enabled that same impact for Detroit which has extended across the entire state of Michigan. The large bronze statue has been incorporated into countless aspects of the city […]
Market Square is Helsinki’s most international and famous market, but the Havis Amanda sculpture and fountain defines the space after being recognized as one of the most important and beloved pieces of art in Helsinki. Like other famous mermaid statues, Havis Amanda has become an icon for the city while also being tied to the […]
The Sibelius Monument is located in Sibelius Park in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, Finland. The seaside park and sculpture have become one Helsinki’s major attractions, serving as a focal point for events that pull in residents as well as one of the city’s most popular places for tourists to visit. Like other notable […]
“Edmonds Is” contains the words, images and icons that represent many different facets of the Edmonds, Washington community. Whether inspired by a picture around the town, an icon that is directly tied to the region or a picture of a member of the community, the sculpture represents the city and area in numerous ways. Residents […]
Old Church Park in Helsinki, Finland, contains a cemetery that has been gradually transformed into a park. With wide open paths, benches and a playground, the park has become as popular as all the other parks in the city center. In doing so, Old Church Park represents what it can mean for a space to […]