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Modern Monuments: Bliss Dance by Marco Cochrane Transforms and Defines the West Side of the Las Vegas Strip

Constructed out of steel rod and tubing utilizing two layers of geodesic triangles

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

Bliss Dance, by Marco Cochrane, dominates the space it’s located on multiple levels. Over forty feet tall, it depicts a woman dancing, eyes closed, expressing her joy, her energy and herself. Located in Las Vegas out of MGM Resorts International, the piece has helped define The Park, which is an outdoor dining and entertainment district […]

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commemorates a Legacy Related to Freedom, Equality and Justice

The “I Have a Dream” Speech Comes to Life

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Attraction, Monumentous Legacy, North America, United States

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle for opportunity and fairness for all people. Located next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it was designed to serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy that connects audiences with what it means to venerate concepts like freedom, equality, and […]

Monumentous Potential: The George Mason Memorial

The potential to transform a legacy

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Attraction, Monumentous Potential, North America, United States

George Mason is recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, even though he was one of only three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution because it did not abolish slavery. Because of this, he has been referred to as the “reluctant statesman,” which is further reflected in the subdued nature […]

The World War II Memorial Allows Audiences to Experience the Service, Sacrifice, Unity and Victory of an Entire Generation

Using stone, water, bronze, and words to allow audiences to connect with multiple elements and aspects of the conflict

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Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Honoring the 16 million people who served as part of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, the World War II Memorial allows visitors to experience the service, sacrifice, unity, and victory associated with the conflict. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., the landmark uses stone, water, bronze, and words to […]

The Muhammad Ali Center Physically Defines the Legacy of a Person, Era and City

Beyond the Life and Legacy of an Individual

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Monumentous Legacy, Museum, North America, United States

The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center dedicated to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the facility is part museum, part community center and part interactive experience but wholly dedicated to inspiring audiences on every level and through all of these elements. In doing so, it highlights what […]

Statue of J. Graham Brown Personalizes a Legacy for the Brown Hotel

Enabling connections for guests and residents

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Brown Hotel is one of the most famous attractions in Louisville, Kentucky. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has become a Louisville landmark thanks to the way it has been able to blend Georgian-Revival elegance with timeless Southern charm. The architecture and amenities of the hotel have made it famous, […]

The Ida B. Wells National Monument Celebrates a Legacy That Defines the Bronzeville Community

Connecting People, Community and Legacy

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Monumentous Community, North America, Park, United States

Ida B. Wells was an activist and journalist whose words and actions changed the face of the civil rights movement in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood where she once lived, the Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument has been able to celebrate her legacy while simultaneously transforming the space and community […]