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Monumentous Potential: The “Garden of the Americas” in New Orleans

Exisiting statues provide countless ways to realize the full potential of the intersecting people and culture of New Orleans and Latin America

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Sculpture, United States

New Orleans contains numerous monuments that have incredible historical and cultural significance. Much of that influence can be directly tied to the numerous nations and people that have defined the past and present of the city. Cajun and Creole are arguably the most notable influences on the city, but for many centuries New Orleans served […]

The Great Sphinx of Giza Becomes an Attraction for Audiences Across the Millennia

Impacting the Culture of Egypt in the Present and Future

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Africa, Monumentous Monuments, Sculpture

Known as the largest monolith statue in the world, the Great Sphinx of Giza is also one of the oldest sculptures in the world. Residing just outside of Cairo in Egypt, the notoriety of the piece has enabled it to attract audiences from all over the world and become a symbol of Egypt. The significance […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Boise, Idaho

Cecil D. Andrus Park, the Basque Mural, Hospitality of Nez Perce and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Sculpture, United States

With sprawling monuments that range from the Boise River Greenbelt to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, there is no shortage of notable landmarks for visitors to explore. Residents have turned these monuments into essential elements of their communities, but there are numerous obscure and outstanding monuments located throughout Boise that have become just as important to […]

The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial Remembers the Sailors Who Fought for Victory in World War II

Equal Parts Celebration and Commemoration

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

The U.S.S. San Diego was the second most decorated ship to serve in World War II. The light cruiser was awarded 18 battle stars and never lost a man to enemy action. The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial commemorates and celebrates this ship and crew in a way that resonates with present and future audiences. Among […]

Kevin Caron Creates Sculptures That Encompass All That We Have Been and Can Be

Creating a sense of identity which can shape and change communities in the present and future

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Monumentous Engagement, Sculpture

The first love of sculptor Kevin Caron was associated with machinery, which caused him to spend more than 30 years meditating and molding shapes in his mind. That contemplation drew him to the challenge of creating sculpture. It also compelled him to take into account the people involved, the place itself and any purpose it […]

The Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the Capitoline Wolf Become Icons of Rome

Connecting the Past to the Present of Rome

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Europe, Monumentous Icons, Sculpture

Concepts, people and objects have become synonymous with cities and entire countries in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Given the history of Rome, it’s no surprise that multiple people, objects and icons have become similarly tied to the city and region. The way in which the Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the […]

“Unconditional Surrender” Creates an Attraction for San Diego That Embraces the Military Community

Kitsch to Some, Icon to Others

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

San Diego, California is home to the second-largest Surface Ship base of the United States Navy and the presence of the military can be felt across the city. This presence is especially evident along San Diego’s Embarcadero, which features the USS Midway Museum and is directly across from the home port of several aircraft carriers […]