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 […]
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Cavalry Courtyard Imagines a New Legacy for the Alamo
Featuring a variety of bronze statues dedicated to the heroes of the Texas Revolution, the Cavalry Courtyard embraces the legacy of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Located on the grounds of the Alamo itself, it highlights what it can mean to see a legacy further imagined and embraced in a way that creates connections […]
The Alamo Church Preserves an Important Piece of History
Originally built as the chapel of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, what is today known as the Alamo Church is one of the most recognizable and essential pieces of history at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The protection and cultivation of the legacy that it represents highlights what it can mean for a […]
The Alamo Creates an Experience Connected to the History and Culture of Texas
The Battle of the Alamo took place across the location that is today known simply as The Alamo, located in San Antonio, Texas. The site is centered around the Alamo Church, which protects and preserves the legacy of this event and its place in the culture of Texas. However, the entire site allows visitors to […]
The Alamo Cenotaph Celebrates a Legacy of Sacrifice
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 […]
Root Memorial Square Becomes Part of the Downtown Houston Community
Taking up an entire city block, Root Memorial Square has become an essential element of the downtown community in Houston, Texas. With numerous features that have allowed it to become much more than a simple urban green space, the landmark highlights what sort of impact a monument can create for a community and an entire […]
McGovern Centennial Garden Further Defines a Vision for Houston
Residing in the northeast segment of Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, McGovern Centennial Gardens has transformed what was a forgotten section of the park to better fulfill the original vision for the space. Featuring a pavilion, numerous individual gardens and a stunning view of the landscape, it showcases what it can mean to transform a […]