The Golden Driller was intended to be a temporary attraction but was instead been transformed into a permeant fixture for Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of the tallest statues in the United States, the monument has become an icon of Tulsa and for the entire state of Oklahoma in ways that continue to benefit stakeholders and the […]
Category: Sculpture
Monumentous Potential: The Statue of Siegfried and Roy
The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is known as an entertainment hub that attracts audiences from all over the United States and the entire world. This reputation has enabled it to develop a distinct history and legacy, cultivating the addition of notable monuments and landmarks across the city. One of those is the Statue of […]
Modern Monuments: The Statue of Kirsten Flagstad by Joseph Grimelund Connects Cultures and Eras of Oslo
Unveiled in 1982, the Statue of Kirsten Flagstad by Joseph Grimelund is a life-sized bronze statue of the famous opera singer. Residing outside of the Oslo Opera House in the capital of Norway, the piece has been moved many times, highlighting what sort of context and connection a monument can enable for audiences, locations and […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Rotterdam in the Netherlands is Europe’s largest seaport, but with a history that goes back to the 13th century, the culture that can be experienced in the large monuments and landmarks located throughout the city spans multiple eras. However, there are numerous landmarks and sculptures of all sizes that celebrate the legacy of Rotterdam and […]
Modern Monuments: De Artoonisten Commemorates a Cartoonist and Culture with the Toonder Monument
Created as a tribute to Dutch cartoonist Marten Toonder, the Toonder Monument is a whimsical commemoration of a legacy that continues to impact the culture of the Netherlands. Located on an otherwise unassuming street corner in Rotterdam, the monument is directly connected to Toonder’s work but has become something much more than a memorial to […]
Modern Monuments: The Gay Rights Memorial by Theo ten Have Facilitates Connection and Openness
Created as a symbol against oppression and persecution of lesbians and gay men anywhere in the world, the Gay Rights Monument resides near the historical city center of The Hague in the Netherlands. Also referred to as the International Homomonument, the monument has become a symbol for a community as well as a place for […]
Eindhoven Living Square Imagines a New Use of Space with Functional Sculptures
Residing just outside of the Bijenkorf department store in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the Eindhoven Living Square provides audiences with a place to relax but is also connected to a larger vision for the entire space. This connection highlights what it can mean to imagine a new way to connect people and places in ways […]