Monumentous Engagement – Page 2

“Bubble Forest” Become an Obligatory Selfie Location in Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Centre Commercial Cap 3000, France

Creating a characteristic landmark in front of the largest shopping mall in France

The Monumentous

Sculptures of all types and sizes have come to define the spaces where they’ve been constructed, but their impact is often felt beyond these spaces to provide an identity that an entire community can embrace. Whether they become icons of an area or simply compel people to take a picture, these pieces can make a […]

Sundial Sculptures from Robert Adzema Capture a Moment in Time

Stopping to Mindfully Engage

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

Communities and institutions of all types and sizes have utilized monuments and pieces of public art to enable experiences that create value for everyone. What doing so can look like varies based on the space and opportunity, but the impact that such pieces can enable in the short term and long term is evident. However, […]

The “Stages of History” Walking Tour Takes Visitors Through the Past and Present of Edmonds, Washington

Becoming icons of Edmonds

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Monumentous Engagement, Public Space

Numerous sculptures and public art experiences highlight the history and culture of a city or region, but the subtle way in which the past combines with the present on the “Stages of History” tour in Edmonds, Washington, is especially unique. This public art experience showcases twelve significant sites in Edmonds’ evolution from a small logging […]

Creating Value with Art and Icons

What Does It Mean to Create an Icon?

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Monumentous Engagement, North America, Sculpture

What does it mean for a city’s economy when a sculpture becomes an icon? How is a community impacted when a sculpture comes to define a space that attracts residents and visitors? The economic and social value that monuments and sculptures represent can be tough to quantify, but when those figures are available, they’re often […]

Defining What “Edmonds Is” to the Washington Community

A piece of functional art that also represents the Edmonds Community

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

“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 […]