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Modern Monuments: “Ocean Song” by John Scott is a Reminder of the Cultural Amalgamations of New Orleans

The 16-foot-long mirrored sculpture is specific to the culture of the city that connects to Congo Square and beyond

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Set on the bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, “Ocean Song” by John Scott directly connects to the cultural amalgamations that have come to define the past and present of the city. He was a winner of a prestigious “genius grant” from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in 1992 at […]

Modern Monuments: Tilghman Hemsley Celebrates Local Lives and Legacies with Maryland’s Waterman Monument

Capturing the heart and soul of the feeling of watermen

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Dedicated to all of the Maryland natives who died fishing on the waters that define the state’s coastline, Maryland’s Watermen Monument depicts two large bronze statues standing in a bronze boat in the process of harvesting their catch. Created by local artist Tilghman Hemsley, the sculpture honors the commercial fisherman (known in the region as […]

The Delaware Continentals Monument Commemorates a Piece of American History

A Call to Arms for the American Revolution

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Dedicated to the memorial of the American Revolutionary War patriots from Delaware who fought and died in the defense and protection of American Liberty, the Delaware Continentals monument commemorates an essential element of United States history. Residing in front of Legislative Hall at the Delaware state Capitol in Dover, the monument honors the contributions of […]

The New Jersey Korean War Veterans Memorial is Equal Parts Pride and Legacy

Honoring the Victims and Veterans of the Korean War

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Located along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the New Jersey Korean War Memorial remembers and honors all of the people from New Jersey who served in the conflict. Designed to showcase the pride, dedication and legacy of all those who served, the monument connects audiences to people and conflict in a way that […]

The Oculus Becomes an Architectural and Inspirational Icon for New York City

Transforming the World Trade Center station

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Functional, Monumentous Monuments, North America, United States

Serving over a million people every week, the Oculus station house is home to 12 subway lines and the World Trade Center Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) station in New York City. As one of the largest transportation hubs in the city, the location would always be a popular one, making the effort to transform it […]

Modern Monuments: The Sphere by Fritz Koenig Embodies the Indestructible Spirit of the United States

An iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site

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Modern Monuments, North America, Sculpture, United States

An iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site that was decimated during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the piece that has become known as The Sphere was created by Fritz Koenig. It originally stood at the center of Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers. Recovered from Ground Zero after […]

Liberty Park Celebrates the Legacy of New York City

Created in the Aftermath of 9/11

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Park, United States

Overlooking the World Trade Center in New York City, Liberty Park is intrinsically connected to one of the most defining moments for the city and the United States. By being so closely tied to the legacy of New York City, Liberty Park highlights what it can mean for a landmark to define a space in […]