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Monument Avenue Represents the Legacy of Richmond

Monument Avenue represents what it can mean to create monuments that resonate with a community and culture in such deep ways

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Monuments are sometimes built to commemorate a person or event, and the monuments on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, were constructed to do both. Statues dedicated to Confederacy leaders such as Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson began to appear as early as 1890 and represented people and concepts that residents wanted to […]

Forming the Cultural Heart of a Community at the Charleston City Market

More than 300 vendors & 50 sweetgrass basket weavers have stands setup daily at the Charleston City Market

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Functional, Monumentous Community, North America, United States

There are famous markets all across the world whose history goes back decades, centuries and even millennia. These central gathering areas were often a place for people to come together to buy and sell items, conduct business and socialize. That’s exactly what happened at the Charleston City Market when it first opened its doors in […]

Cheyenne Big Boots Prove that ‘These Boots Are Made for Talking’

Capturing the Spirit of Cheyenne

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Bucking Horse and Rider is a trademark of Wyoming and is featured on everything from license plates to coins, which illustrates how much everyone in the region identifies with this image and symbol. It’s part of the reason Wyoming is popularly known as the “Cowboy State,” and it’s also the reason that eight-foot tall […]

Experiencing the History and Legacy of Asheville Along The Urban Trail

The Art and Attractions of the Urban Trail

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Monumentous Experiences, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Asheville Urban Trail is a walking tour of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, but it’s one unlike any other walking tour in the world. The self-guided walking tour loops 1.7 miles along a course marked by 30 stations, each with pieces of art and/or bronze plaques that describe the station and illustrate the history of […]

From Guerilla Art to Icon of New York: The Wall Street Bull

Exploring how “Charging Bull” has become one of the most iconic images of New York City

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Monumentous Imagination, North America, Sculpture, United States

The bronze sculpture of a charging bull that sits in the Financial District in Manhattan, a short distance from Wall Street itself, has managed to capture the imagination of residents of New York City and visitors from across the world. Weighing over three and a half tons and measuring 18 feet long, the Wall Street […]

Commemoration and Celebration at the West Virginia Veterans Memorial

A Legacy of and for West Virginia

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

Monuments that honor those who have fought or fallen in a war have been erected for millennia, and they come in all shapes, sizes and forms. They can celebrate a set of victories just as easily as they can honor a series of sacrifices, although the reasons behind the erection of a given monument vary […]

Monumentous World – The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Portland, Maine

The inspiration these pieces enable for both residents and tourists have helped to establish a powerful legacy

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Monumentous World, North America, United States

Portland is the most populous city in Maine, and that fact has undoubtedly contributed to the city’s commitment to erecting monuments and other artwork that commemorates and celebrates a variety of people and events throughout the city. With the Town Square in the center of the city being named “Monument Square”, it’s easy to see […]