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 […]
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 […]
Figurative sculptures have become icons for entire cities as well as the basis for colossal statues, but that’s just a hint at the power they contain to inspire audiences across eras. By depicting how real people look, act and appear, figurative sculptures are able to capture a truth about the present that will never translate […]
Being able to elicit a reaction from an audience is the most important thing that a sculpture or piece of public art can do. These reactions can be positive or negative and they can cover the entire emotional spectrum. While all artists are focused on enabling such reactions, few have been able to do so […]
Paris, France features some of the most famous monuments and landmarks in the world. While monuments like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Pyramid attract audiences from across the world, those same audiences have been able to engage with the city in other ways thanks to some of the more obscure and outstanding monuments […]
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 […]
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, […]