#public-art

#public-art

The Washington National Cathedral Landmark Memorial Sundial, dedicated in 1905, features a noon cross marker and a bronze plate inscribed with major Christian holidays.

"A red hat, white skin, and blue jeans don't make you a patriot. But storming the Capitol makes you a traitor," Buehler told the station.

The cinema opened in 1934 as the Gaumont Palace, seating just over 2,500 people, featuring a theatre stage and a large organ.

Draped in vivid red fabric, the statues of Peter Burnett, William Gwin, and Francis Scott Key are transformed into ghostly silhouettes, haunting the underbelly of the Golden Gate Bridge. The striking red shrouds symbolize alarm, violence, and the systemic White supremacy that underpins their legacies.

"It's all about art, colors, and creativity," said McEneny, a well-known mural artist from Newport. "It brings everyone together."

In September 1985, Christo and Jeanne-Claude created a temporary public art project in Paris by wrapping the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in the city with gold-colored fabric.

The Atlantic Avenue underpass has been transformed into a work of art by seven artists, who painted murals that reflect Brooklyn's history before the BQE's construction.

"Whether you're a culture-hungry tourist or a creatively-curious local, art lovers are in for a huge chance to explore from 17 to 21 July with the sixth annual UPSTATE ART WEEKEND (UAW)."

Yinka Ilori's installation, Transparent Happiness, transforms the museum's mounds into interactive spaces, bringing joy and communal spirit to Helsinki's urban common areas.

"People don't realize how important and impactful art in public places is until they see it."

The rainbow crosswalk symbolizes inclusivity and joy, representing the pride of the LGBTQ+ community while also transforming a public space into a vibrant celebration.

"This project continues to be an inappropriate way to house fish. I suspect on some level it may be a grift for donations and/or attention."

People should know that Mildred is firmly rooted in representing African American life and culture, from the historic to the contemporary, said Cheryl Ward, a San Francisco art collector.

Rex's Dino Store is a 7-foot tall, papier-mâché T-Rex art installation at Grand Army Plaza, aiming to add whimsy to NYC subway riders' commutes.

Eliasson emphasizes the relationship between environmental awareness and the celestial journey of the sun, inviting visitors to appreciate the long daylight of the Finnish summer.

"Chewing gum is perhaps the weirdest product on earth. It's pointless, and maybe that's the point. In its uselessness lies something real: wonder, play, fun."

"Creating these images helped to guide me through a difficult time in my life and studio practice. My intention was to give space for softness and rest, even briefly, as people passed by."

Ito transforms Midtown Manhattan into a personal canvas with 'The Enlightenment,' merging memory and myth through a vibrant multi-site installation.