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 […]
What looks like a nondescript strip of bricks on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts, is actually the path of the Freedom Trail. The 2.5-mile-long path goes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States and showcases what it can mean to utilize numerous elements to create a single attraction. Doing so has […]
With sprawling monuments that range from the Boise River Greenbelt to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, there is no shortage of notable landmarks for visitors to explore. Residents have turned these monuments into essential elements of their communities, but there are numerous obscure and outstanding monuments located throughout Boise that have become just as important to […]
The Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of the most notable attractions in Boise, Idaho. Visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows, among various other places and features. With thirty historic buildings and special exhibitions, the Old Idaho Penitentiary showcases how […]
Cites and monuments across the world have official and unofficial nicknames that are utilized to various degrees, in countless ways. Kansas City pronounces itself as the “City of Fountains” while each area of the Chicago Riverwalk has its own nickname, distinct setting and activities. These nicknames create a tremendous sense of identity that can influence […]