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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 […]

Monument to the Immigrant Celebrates the Legacy of New Orleans

Highlighting the Culture and History of New Orleans

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Standing alongside the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Monument to the Immigrant is dedicated to all of the courageous men and women who left their homeland to seek freedom in the United States and settled in New Orleans. Since New Orleans is recognized as a gateway where various cultures blend and mix, the […]

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 […]

The East Coast Memorial Provides The Battery with a Place of Community and Connection

Honoring Those Missing in the Waters of the Atlantic

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

As the largest monument in The Battery, the East Coast Memorial has defined the experiences that audiences can have throughout the park that dominates lower Manhattan in New York City. Created to honor the American servicemen who died while engaged in combat during World War II, the East Coast Memorial allows audiences to meaningfully connect […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in New York City, New York

The Fiorello La Guardia Statue, Annular Eclipse and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Sculpture, United States

New York City is home to some of the most famous monuments in the world, ranging from the massive Statue of Liberty to the iconic Wall Street Bull to the distinctive Rockefeller Center. These landmarks have created countless cultural and economic opportunities that have been realized across the city. However, many other landmarks have defined […]

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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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

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 […]