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 […]
Honoring those who have contributed to the greater recognition of the city, the Miami Walk of Fame serves as a unique attraction for Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami, Florida. By connecting audiences with the culture of the city, the Miami Walk of Fame has enabled experiences that further attract people to the Marketplace from across […]
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 […]
Honoring the “father of Route 66,” Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is a unique tribute to an individual and the culture of an entire era in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrating the legacy of Route 66 while also being connected to the actual history of the road, the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza showcases what it can mean to […]