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Modern Monuments: “Crystal” by Roy Gustow Provides an Identity to Menaker Plaza and for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center in Harrisburg

A means of identity that resonates with residents and visitors across the eras.

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Named after the civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King City Government Center has become an important element of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building represents the third generation of development to occupy this site, showcasing what it can mean for a landmark to transform a space and provide a means of identity for a […]

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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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 […]

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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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 […]

Modern Monuments: The Sphere by Fritz Koenig Embodies the Indestructible Spirit of the United States

An iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site

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An iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site that was decimated during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the piece that has become known as The Sphere was created by Fritz Koenig. It originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers. Recovered from Ground Zero after […]

Modern Monuments: Triumph of the Human Spirit by Dr. Lorenzo Pace Connects the Past and Future of New York

Symbolizing freedom and endurance

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Built on a rediscovered Colonial-era African-American burial ground, Triumph of the Human Spirit is a large granite sculpture by Dr. Lorenzo Pace. Installed at Foley Square in New York City, New York, the piece is connected to the history of the city but also symbolizes a much deeper connection to the human spirit. An 18th-century […]

Modern Monuments: Untitled by Alan Gutierrez Reflects and Honors the LGBTQ Community of Miami

Untitled (forms from MEDIAPRO HD ULTIMATE F/X 18 COLOR MAKEUP PALETTE)

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Designed to celebrate the legacy of Miami-Dade County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer champions along with the milestones of the LGBTQ community, the colorful “Untitled” sculpture installed at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park has come to define the space in North Miami, Florida. The sculpture has connected the community in a profound manner while also […]

Modern Monuments: Elena Colombo Connects Audiences and Eras with the Fire Bridge at Bethlehem Steel

A physical and spiritual arc between Bethlehem Steel’s past production of steel and the future of the site as a revitalized center for the community

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Commissioned by ArtsQuest in conjunction with The National Endowment for the Arts Placemaking Initiative, the Fire Bridge sculpture that resides on the SteelStacks complex honors the steelmaking that used to take place at the location. At the same time, it represents the rebirth of site and as well as the entire community of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. […]