In the 1990s, the city of Edmonton decided to revitalize 118th Avenue by renaming the street “Avenue of Champions”. The area has long tried to overcome its reputation as a section of the city that is plagued by crime, drugs and prostitution, which is why the street was renamed and a Giant Baseball Bat was […]
The Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness sculpture series, located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, depicts numerous animals that are native to the region and roamed free in the area before it was settled. Together with the Pioneer Courage sculpture series, the parks combine to form one of the largest bronze sculptures in the world. By capturing the […]
Pioneer Courage Park, located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, features the Pioneer Courage sculpture series of statues that depict larger-than-life pioneers making their way into the area for settlement. Like other sculpture series that illustrate historical events, Pioneer Courage encourages audiences to both envision and experience what the people being represented in these pieces went through. […]
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 […]