The Vodnik Monument has cultivated a sense of community directly and indirectly in Ljubljana, Slovakia. The defining feature of the Ljubljana Central Market as well as an icon utilized by businesses in the area, the Vodnik Monument has provided an identity for an area and the entire city in ways that have created opportunity and […]
Born and raised in modern-day Croatia, the city of Zagreb has embraced the legacy of Nicola Tesla in meaningful ways. While numerous museums are dedicated to his technical genius, the Nikola Tesla Monument celebrates something much bigger for audiences and to the entire country. The Genius of Nikola Tesla Best known for his contributions to […]
Built to honor the elite soldiers who fought during World War I, the Latvian Riflemen Monument dominates an old town square in the center of Riga in Latvia. Tied to a controversial era of the city and country, the monument highlights what it can mean for a landmark to help transform a space while staying […]
Created to draw attention to the Basque people and their impact on the United States, the National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder celebrates the history and legacy of the Basque community in Reno, Nevada. It does so in a way that enables connection for this community in the region and beyond. Commemorating the story of […]
Representing the four communities that established the original community, the Founders Monument is directly connected to the history of San Antonio, Texas. This history is inherently linked to the origins of the entire region in a way that the community of the present can interpret and interact with to cultivate connection across eras. The First […]
The Torch of Friendship (La Antorcha de la Amistad) is a colossal sculpture by the artist Sebastián. Created as a symbol of cooperation and shared culture between the Mexico, the United States and Canada, it has been embraced by the community in San Antonio, Texas to provide the people and city with a new sense […]
Commissioned as part of San Antonio’s Tricentennial celebration in 2018, “Stargazer (Citlali)” is a 16-foot-tall sculpture that has been carved out of volcanic rock by sculptor Pedro Reyes. The giant female figure holds a tiny marble star in her hand, allowing audiences to interpret the piece and pose in many different ways. Reyes mentioned that […]