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 […]
Located outside the front of the historic Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo Cenotaph is a huge monument created to honor the people who fought in the Battle of the Alamo. Commemorating the people who fought and died in the conflict, the Alamo Cenotaph does so in a way that is connected to the […]
Civic Center Park is one of the most important landmarks in Denver, Colorado, but two statues that can be found in the park highlight how individual monuments can cultivate additional connections with audiences. The “Bronco Buster” and “On the War Trail” sculptures allow audiences to see and experience the history and legacy of Denver, becoming […]
Located along the waterfront in downtown Miami, Florida, Bayside Park showcases the natural beauty and cultural significance of the area. However, the statues of Claude Pepper and Julia Tuttle that define an otherwise empty plaza in the park highlight what it can mean for monuments to cultivate an identity that resonates across an established landmark […]
Created by Miami artist Cundo Bermudez, “Flora la Recogedora de Sueños” is a large bronze sculpture that resides on the Baywalk Path in downtown Miami, Florida. Translated as “Flora the Dream Catcher,” the piece was designed to honor the hopes and dreams of all immigrants. Bermudez is widely recognized as an influential Cuban painter known […]
The Pioneers Walk at the Port of Miami project celebrates the legacy of Miami as a strategic location for international trade. While it contains various features that honor this history, the Pioneers Walk Sculpture Globe uniquely showcases this legacy by becoming a symbol of the city’s transformation into a cruise and cargo gateway for the […]