The Keeper of the Plains sculpture has become one of the most recognized symbols in Wichita, Kansas. Rising above the banks of the nearby river, the sculpture and plaza incorporate the symbols, words and history of the local tribes that used to inhabit this area. In doing so, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture showcases […]
Countless monuments have been created to memorialize war efforts and honor the men and women who have fought and died in various wars throughout history. That endeavor is evident in Veterans Memorial Park, which features statues, testaments and sculptures that honor soldiers from numerous encounters in downtown Wichita, Kansas. However, some members of the Wichita […]
The Michigan Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a monument located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Like other Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, it commemorates the troops who served in the Civil War but has been able to do so in various eras and for countless audiences. Originally unveiled on April 9, 1872 in front of City Hall, […]
Originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV, the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in central London has become the home of rotating contemporary sculptures. These commissions have become some of the most famous public art prices in the world, showcasing what it can mean when squares and other areas of historic significance […]
Located in the Falkirk Council Area in Scotland, The Kelpies are the highlight of an effort to create a local greenspace that connects and engages with its local communities. These two 30-meter-high horse head sculptures are a feat of engineering that have become known as the world’s largest equine sculptures. The sculptures are monument to […]
As the United Kingdom’s largest city center-based shopping complex, Bull Ring & Grand Central attracts audiences from all across the city and the United Kingdom. Located in central Birmingham, thousands of people visit the complex on a daily basis, but the “Bullring Bull” has provided those visitors with something far more profound to experience. In […]
What does it mean for a city’s economy when a sculpture becomes an icon? How is a community impacted when a sculpture comes to define a space that attracts residents and visitors? The economic and social value that monuments and sculptures represent can be tough to quantify, but when those figures are available, they’re often […]