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24th and Poplar Mosaic Isaiah Zagar * abstract partial people, pair of people, fish * inscription: This is the day the lord hath made * Wall. Southeast corner, 24th and Poplar. * 39.972175,-75.175850 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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City Hall Fountain * abstract fountain * Plaza. Southwest corner of City Hall. East side of 15th, South of Market. * 39.952015,-75.164875 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Delancey Joe Mooney * abstract plant form * Across from Delancey (Three Bears) Park. South side of Delancey between 3rd and 4th. * 39.943850,-75.147650 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +joemooneysculpture.com +Delancey (Three Bears) Park |
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Fleisher Window Grill Max Reese * abstract * Front wall. Fleisher Art Memorial. North side of Catherine between 7th and 8th. * 39.939090,-75.155050 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * See also: +Fleisher Art Memorial |
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Unidentifed * small abstract * North end of Rivers Edge Park. Front and Vine. * 39.956200,-75.140450 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +entry for Rivers Edge Park at waymarking.com |
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Unidentified * abstract * Behind a fence, but the gate seems to be usually left open * Southeast of the Southeast corner, 9th and Spring Garden. * 39.961125,-75.152675 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Spheres 300 - 1525 ((approximate range of possible dates)) * sphere * In storage. Was at Penn's Landing at Dock Street. There were originally two spheres at opposite ends of the 1976 International Sculpture Garden. One was removed when the hotel was built (approximately 2001), and the second was removed between then and 2010. * Exhibits: Missing |
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Japanese Lantern 1705 * abstract lantern * Formerly in the East courtyard of the University Museum * Exhibits: Missing |
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University Museum Glass Mosaics Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., 1899 * abstract geometrics, flowers, flower pots, bowls, and vases, shrimp, birds, cats * Walls of the Lower Courtyard. Penn Museum. South side of South, East of 33rd. * 39.949160,-75.191140 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Louis Comfort Tiffany page +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Gate and Gargoyles Samuel Yellin, 1912 * small dragon head, abstract gate * there are identical gargoyles on either side of the gate * Gate (and gargoyles). South side of Latimer, West of 16th. * 39.948150,-75.168350 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Gargoyles * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers |
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University Museum Lower Courtyard Gates Samuel Yellin, 1920 (approximate) * abstract * Gates. Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd. * 39.949575,-75.190950 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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600 S. Washington Square Gates Samuel Yellin, 1925 * abstract * Gate. South Wasthington Square, West of 6th. * 39.946069,-75.151677 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +philadelphiabuildings.orgs's Samuel Yellin page +Samuel Yellin Metal Workers |
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Spring Garden School Art Deco Irwin T. Catharine, 1931 * abstract * Entrance. Spring Garden School. South side of Melon between 11th and 12th. * 39.965100,-75.155850 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org Irwin T. Catharine page +Spring Garden School |
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Eagle 1933 * abstract eagle * Over the entrance. 30th Street Post Office. Southwest corner, 29th and Market. * 39.954310,-75.181950 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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Antillean Couple Agustin Cardenas, 1957 * big abstract standing people * Southwest corner 36th and Sansom. * 39.953850,-75.194780 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +wikipedia.org's Agustin Cardenas page |
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Construction #66 Jose de Rivera, 1959 * abstract * Clearly visible through the window, but if the door's open you can also view it from inside. * In the window of the Annenberg School of Communications. South side of Walnut, West of 36th. * 39.952940,-75.195600 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Smithsonian Oral History Interview with Jose de Rivera +Annenberg School of Communications |
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Family of Man Costantino Nivola, 1961 * abstract * Walls. On both sides of the entrance of the Penn Library. Woodland Walk between 34th and 36th. * 39.952375,-75.193750 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page |
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Powel Elementary School Mosaics 1961 (year of building) * abstract * Entrance. Samuel Powel Elementary School. Northeast Corner, 36th and Powelton. * 39.960075,-75.193650 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +Samuel Powel Elementary School |
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Creese Student Center Mosaic 1962 * big abstract mosaic * Currently obstructed by construction on the Creese Student Center. It is not clear whether the mosaic is still intact or if it will be accessible after the construction is complete. * Lower East wall. Creese Student Center, Drexel University. South side of Chestnut, just West of 32nd. * 39.953450,-75.187950 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +Drexel University |
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King Solomon Alexander Archipenko, 1963 * Statue of Solomon * abstract standing person * East side of 36th, between Locust Walk and Walnut. * 39.952625,-75.194850 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +The Archipenko Foundation |
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Leviathan Seymour Lipton, 1963 * small abstract * West side of 16th, North of Market. * 39.953225,-75.166075 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Seymour Lipton page |
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Rock Form (Porthcurno) Barbara Hepworth, 1964 * abstract rock * Was on the East side of 5th, South of Race. Put in storage some time before May, 2011. Installed in the current location November 26, 2012. The last picture is from the original location. * Northeast corner, 17th and the Parkway. * 39.955800,-75.167400 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden |
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Three Way Piece Number 1: Points Henry Moore, 1964 * abstract * Parkway West of 16th. * 39.955540,-75.166850 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +The Henry Moore Foundation |
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We Lost Tony Smith, 1966 * abstract * Formerly on Locust Walk just East of 36th. At some point it was replaced with a copy of LOVE. The second picture was taken in December, 2011, on the North side of Walnut East of 33rd, of an artist's representation of the under construction nanotechnology center, with what is clearly We Lost on the front lawn * Exhibits: Favorites, Missing, New * See also: +Art at Penn page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Tony Smith page |
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Earth Sculpture Bernard Brenner, 1967 * abstract * Wall. North side of E. Lycoming, East of Castor. * 40.008750,-75.098050 [map] * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com |
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Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch Fascia Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr., 1968 (date of building) * abstract * Fascia. Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch. Southwest corner 6th and Girard. * 39.970200,-75.146650 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch |
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Three Disks, One Lacking Alexander Calder, 1968 * abstract * Originally on the top floor of the Reading Terminal Headhouse. Was part of the exhibition of Calders at 22nd and the Parkway for several years, and then moved to the current location in late March or Early April of 2009 when the Calder exhibit was taken down. The first two pictures are from the current location, the third is from the original location. * Northeast corner, 17th and the Parkway. * 39.955740,-75.167225 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +calder.org |
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Children Playing Sarala Ruth Pinto, 1969 * small abstract standing people, balls * Palmer Playground. Northeast side of Comly between Decatur and Thornton. * 40.095190,-74.989775 [map] |
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Unity Richard Lieberman, 1969 * abstract * Bingham Court. East side of 4th at Locust. * 39.946025,-75.147500 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. |
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Bronze Figure Neil Lieberman, 1970 (approximate) * abstract * In front of the Medical Examiner's office. Southeast corner, University Ave. and Curie Blvd.. * 39.947500,-75.198425 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. |
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Bronze Sphere Klaus Ihlenfeld, 1970 (installed) * abstract * Grass plaza. On the grounds of Fairmount Manor Apartments. East of 7th between Wallace and Fairmount. * 39.963100,-75.149050 [map] * See also: +klausihlenfeld.com |
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Butterfly Harold Kimmelman, 1970 * big abstract butterfly * South side of Delancey West of 2nd. * 39.943625,-75.145700 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Dedicated to the American Secretary Costantino Nivola, 1970 * abstract standing person * Plaza. South side of Market, between 4th and 5th. * 39.950250,-75.148000 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Costantino Nivola page |
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Family Neil Lieberman, 1970 (approximate) * abstract standing people * pictures have been retouched to remove some of the white paint * Wall. Ford Recreation Center. North side of Snyder between 6th and 7th. * 39.922950,-75.157600 [map] * On the South Philly tour. |
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The Wedges Robert Morris, 1970 * abstract * Northeast from Kelly Drive and Sedgely Drive. * 39.970075,-75.184175 [map] * On the Kelly Drive tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Morris page |
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Helios William Daley, 1972 * abstract * Behind a fence. Germantown Friends School. North side of Coulter, West of Germantown. * 40.032735,-75.171350 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +Smithsonian bio of William Daley +Germantown Friends School |
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Untitled Robert Ranieri, 1972 * abstract * Was in front of the old dorm on the South side of Cecil B. Moore, just West of 13th * Exhibits: Missing |
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Untitled (Montgomery) Robert E. Montgomery, 1972 * abstract * On the wall. West side of 6th, South of Spring Garden. * 39.959850,-75.148600 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. |
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Untitled Wall Sculpture George Sugarman, 1972 (approximate) * abstract * Visible through the window * Interior. Albert M. Greenfield School. South side of Chestnut, West of 22nd. * 39.952400,-75.177500 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +georgesugarman.com +Greenfield |
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Curve I Ellsworth Kelly, 1973 * abstract * On the street side of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.966825,-75.181625 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Ellsworth Kelly page |
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Fire Robinson Fredenthal, 1973 * abstract fire * Plaza. Behind 1234 Market. North side of Ludlow, East of 13th. * 39.951385,-75.160700 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +robinfredenthal.com |
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Ice Robinson Fredenthal, 1973 * abstract frozen water * Usually open, visible through the window when not * In the concourse stairwell. 1234 Market. Southeast corner 13th and Market. * 39.951900,-75.161300 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +robinfredenthal.com |
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Kopernik Dudley Talcott, 1973 * Memorial to Nicolaus Copernicus * big abstract representation of Earth's relationship to the sun * Between the Parkway and Race, East of 18th. * 39.956800,-75.168525 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Dudley Talcott page +wikipedia.org's Nicolaus Copernicus page |
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Water Robinson Fredenthal, 1973 * big abstract water * Usually open, visible through the window when not * In the lobby. 1234 Market. South side of Market, East of 13th. * 39.951800,-75.160700 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New * See also: +robinfredenthal.com |
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Atmosphere and Environment XII Louise Nevelson, 1974 * abstract * Near the back door of the Art Museum. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.966050,-75.181750 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Another Max Buten picture of this piece +Smithsonian interview with Louise Nevelson +wikipedia.org's Louise Nevelson page +Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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Covenant Alexander Liberman, 1974 * big abstract arch * Spanning Locust Walk at 36th Street. * 39.952700,-75.200600 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Art at Penn page for this piece +wikipedia.org's Alexander Liberman page +thom.org's Alexander Liberman page |
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Unidentified 1974 * abstract * Seger Playground. South side of Lombard, East of 11th, enter from 11th. * 39.943725,-75.159700 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Untitled James Lloyd, 1974 * abstract * Originally in the middle of the sidewalk. Moved closer to the building late 2005 or early 2006. The first picture is from the original location. * South side of Market, West of 36th. * 39.956210,-75.195550 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Moved |
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Collab 1 Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1975 * abstract * White in the first two pictures, taken September, 2012. Black in the third picture, taken circa 1998. * South Side of Spring Garden between 2nd and 3rd. * 39.960550,-75.142350 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com +jfuhrman.com |
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Kings Robert Engman, 1975 * abstract * Southwest corner, 78th and Lindbergh. * 39.903050,-75.243325 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page |
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Phoenix Tree Christopher T. Ray, 1975 * big abstract plant, partial person, bird * In the traffic circle of the Presbyterian Medical Center. North and East of 39th and Filbert. * 39.958550,-75.199000 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +chrisray.com +Presbyterian Medical Center |
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Pyramid Ernest Shaw, 1975 * abstract * East end of Claire M. Fagin Hall. 418 Curie Blvd.. * 39.949235,-75.195475 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +ernestshaw.com |
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Sagg Main Street Kenneth Snelson, 1975 * abstract * Was at the end o the apartment complex driveway on the West side of 20th between Hamilton and Spring Garden * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +kennethsnelson.net |
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The Triune Robert Engman, 1975 * abstract * The first picture was taken facing West, probably after the Meridian fire. The second picture was taken in April, 2010, facing Southeast with City Hall relected in the glass of the new building. * East side of 15th between Market and Chestnut. * 39.951800,-75.165325 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page |
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Venus and Mars Robert Ranieri, 1975 * Representation of Mars and Venus * abstract standing people * Was on the East side of Broad, between Oxford and Cecil B. Moore. The block was flattened some time around October, 2010. * Exhibits: Missing, Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Mars page +pantheon.org's Venus page |
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Clothespin Claes Oldenburg, 1976 * big clothespin, abstract standing people * The sculpture is an elongated version of Brancusi's Kiss. * Top of the concourse stairs. North side of Market at 15th. * 39.952400,-75.16570 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Travis Truman's picture of this piece +oldenburgvanbruggen.com |
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Dolphin Play Fountain Joseph C. Bailey, 1976 * abstract forms, dolphins * South end of Dendy Recreation Center. East side of 10th, North of Jefferson. * 39.975300,-75.151225 [map] * See also: +Philadelphia Playground Project entry for Dendy |
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Dream of Sky Timothy Duffield, 1976 * big abstract elephant * South side of Market at the 37th Street Walkway. * 39.956265,-75.196200 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +timothyduffield.com |
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Earth and Moon Ken Clark, 1976 * small abstract Earth and Moon, * Swenson Park. South side of President St., East of Conwell (North of Conwell and Roosevelt Blvd.). * 40.091810,-75.020700 [map] |
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Jerusalem Stabile Alexander Calder, 1976 * abstract * South of Woodland Walk, West of 34th. * 39.952025,-75.192660 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +calder.org |
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Living Flame Memorial Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * abstract * Police and Fire Memorial. Painted during the 2006 Franklin Square renovation. The first picture is without the paint. * Franklin Square. Northwest corner, 6th and Race. * 39.955400,-75.149825 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +historicphiladelphia.org's Franklin Square page +wikipedia.org's Franklin Square page |
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Nesaika John Rhoden, 1976 * abstract standing person * Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch. * 39.953250,-75.151600 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +New York Times obituary of John Rhoden +African American Museum in Philadelphia |
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Orball Ken Clark, 1976 * big abstract ball * Disston Park. Southeast side of Keystone St., just Northeast of Levick St., near the top of the slight hill with the tennis courts. * 40.018850,-75.049050 [map] |
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Phaedrus Beverly Pepper, 1976 (also listed as 1977) * abstract * West side of 6th, North of Arch. * 39.953740,-75.149900 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +beverlypepper.net |
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Striding Man Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1976 * big abstract standing person * In the parking lot of Penrose Plaza. West side of Island, South of Lindbergh. * 39.902700,-75.241025 [map] * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com +jfuhrman.com +Penrose Plaza |
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Tetrahedron Kite David Caccia, 1976 * abstract kite * On a wall. East side of 3rd South of Spring Garden, facing South. * 39.959560,-75.143520 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +cacciastudio.com |
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Amity David Lee Brown, 1977 * abstract * Entrance. Gallery at Market East. Northeast corner of 10th and Market. * 39.951650,-75.156650 [map] * On the Convention District tour. |
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Black Forest Robinson Fredenthal, 1977 * abstract * Southwest corner, 34th and Walnut. * 39.952550,-75.192600 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +robinfredenthal.com |
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Burst of Joy Harold Kimmelman, 1977 * big abstract * Plaza/Courtyard. Gallery at Market East. West side of 9th Street, just North of Market. * 39.951650,-75.155250 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +Artist's page for this piece +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Center of Mass I Ken Clark, 1977 * abstract nested circles, groups of people standing, kneeling * the top portion of this piece is too scribbled on to be accurately retouched. * Center of Russo Park. Down the path from the Southeast side of Torresdale, Northeast of Cottman. * 40.030100,-75.033425 [map] |
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Quadrature #1 Robert Engman, 1977 * big abstract piece * Courtyard. Between Spruce and Hamilton Walk, East of 36th. * 39.950150,-75.194900 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Robert Engman page |
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Thirteen into One Harold Kimmelman, 1977 * idea, abstract representation * Fenced garden, East of 4th, North of Market. Visible through the fence at the East end next to the walkway. * 39.950825,-75.146300 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org |
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Tree of Life Gerd Utescher, 1977 * abstract tree * Entrance. West side of 8th Street, South of Race. * 39.954700,-75.153040 [map] * On the Convention District tour. |
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Untitled Charles Fahlen, 1977 (installed) * abstract * Plaza. Northeast corner, Rittenhouse and Morton. * 40.042625,-75.171300 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Charles Fahlen page |
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Voyage of Ulysses David von Schlegell, 1977 * Recalling the voyage of Ulysses * abstract fountain * Was on the West side of 6th between Market and Arch, between the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse the the William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building. Missing April 24, 2013. Sculptural element removed and fountain base torn up. * Plaza. * 39.951875,-75.150500 [map] * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +NY Times obituary of David von Schlegell +wikipedia.org's Odysseus/Ulysses page |
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743 Spruce Gates Elizabeth Osborne Cooper, 1978 * abstract * Gates. Pennsylvania Hospital. East side of 8th, North of Spruce and South side of Manning, East of 8th. * 39.946150,-75.154500 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +Pennsylvania Hospital |
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Black Rock Mesa Glenn Zweygardt, 1978 * abstract * Liacouras Walk, just North of Cecil B. Moore. * 39.979225,-75.156500 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +glennzweygardt.com |
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Chestnut Park Fountain John F. Collins, 1978 * fountain, abstract columns, turtle, bird * Inside Chestnut Park. Between Chestnut and Ranstead, West of 17th. * 39.951900,-75.169050 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +picture of the fountain on chrissmari.org +picture of the fountain on flickr.com +John F. Collins article at temple.edu +Chestnut Park page from asla.org |
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Gates and Grills Albert Paley, 1978 * abstract * The grill is clearly signed. The gate isn't, but the catalog says Gates and Grills, and they seem to go together * Gates and grills. Lombard West of Front. * 39.941950,-75.144000 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +albertpaley.com |
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Gift of the Winds Joseph C. Bailey, 1978 * abstract * picture was taken while the area around the piece was being rebuilt * 5th and Market, Northeast corner. * 39.950875,-75.148675 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's first picture of this piece +Max Buten's second picture of this piece |
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Pillar Leon Sitarchuk, 1978 * abstract * This photo has been retouched to remove the white paint scrawled near the bottom. * South side of Rodman East of 8th. * 39.942530,-75.154560 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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Ritz Screen William P. Delaney, 1978 * big abstract * East wall. Ritz 5. West side of Dock, South of Walnut between 2nd and 3rd. * 39.946550,-75.145300 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +Ritz 5 |
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Shongun XXII Ernest Shaw, 1978 * abstract * Penn Dental School. West side of 40th, North of Spruce. * 39.952175,-75.203150 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +ernestshaw.com |
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White Water Robinson Fredenthal, 1978 * big abstract * East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th. * 39.950975,-75.147925 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's first picture of this piece +Max Buten's second picture of this piece +Max Buten's third picture of this piece +robinfredenthal.com |
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Cubus Assemblage Theodore Miller, 1979 * big abstract * On the wall. South side of Spring Garden, West of 5th. * 39.961060,-75.147400 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. |
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Gate and Railing Eric Berg, 1979 * abstract * Gate and railing. North side of Spruce, just West of 9th. * 39.945975,-75.156450 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +Eric Berg Studios |
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Gates Richard Cramer, 1979 * abstract * Gates. North side of Lombard just West of 10th. * 39.943925,-75.158950 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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Quiet Vigil Bernard Brenner, James Fuhrman, 1979 * small abstract standing person * Outside the Andorra Branch Library. Andorra Shopping Center, Ridge and Cathedral. * See also: +Bernard Brenner exhibit at chrisray.com +jfuhrman.com |
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Six in a Series of Tubular Forms Paul Sisko, 1979 * abstract * In front of Gladfelter Hall. East side of 12th Street, just North of Berks Mall. * 39.981465,-75.153000 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +paulsisko.com |
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Zen Doors Ike Hay, 1979 * abstract * Wall. Northwest corner, 3rd and Callowhill. * 39.957565,-75.144300 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * Exhibits: Religious |
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Eros/Psyche Michael Nicholas Lekakis, 1980 * small abstract * Southeast corner, 9th and Locust. * 39.947040,-75.155950 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +askart.com's Michael Nicholas Lekakis page |
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Hephaestus Robert David Lasus, 1980 * tribute to Hephaestus * small abstract * inscription: Patron God of the Arts * Pelbano Recreation Center. Southwest side of Solly Ave. at Horrocks St., down the path between the ballfield and the building. * 40.061990,-75.050750 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Hephaestus page |
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Untitled Fred Fisher, 1980 (installed) * abstract * 444 North 3rd Street. West side of 3rd, North of Callowhill. * 39.958260,-75.144100 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. |
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Wall Reliefs George Sugarman, 1980 (year of building according to Wills Eye) * big abstract * These are the parts that are left of a piece that originally wrapped around the ground floor of the building. * Wall. North side of Locust, West of 9th. * 39.947225,-75.156250 [map] * On the Jefferson Campus tour. * See also: +georgesugarman.com |
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Mayan Game Group Joyce de Guatemala, 1981 * abstract Mayan sports equipment * There's an unlocked gate on Howard with a path leading back to the piece, which is partially visible from the sidewalk * East side of Howard, just North of West Huntingdon. * 39.989725,-75.131900 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. |
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Triad Ephraim Peleg, 1981 * abstract * Between approximately 1998 and 2012 the elements in this piece were rearranged. The first picture shows the configuration circa 1998. The second was taken in September, 2012. * Outside Peabody Hall. Between Broad and Liacouras Walk. North of Norris. * 39.983500,-75.156200 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +pelegstudio.com |
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Major Charles Fahlen, 1982 * abstract * Northwest corner, 8th and Locust. * 39.947075,-75.154575 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Charles Fahlen page |
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Phoenix Rising Emlen Etting, 1982 * Memorial to Richardson Dilworth * abstract phoenix * Plaza. West side of City Hall. Southeast of the Southeast corner of 15th and JFK. * 39.953150,-75.164625 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Smithsonian Oral History Interview with Emlen Etting +wikipedia.org's Richardson Dilworth page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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Two Triangles Leaning George Rickey, 1982 * abstract * Moves in the wind. * On the Library roof. Drexel University. Southwest corner, 33rd and Market. * 39.955450,-75.189725 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +Drexel University |
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Wall Reliefs G. Frye, 1982 * abstract * Four similar reliefs. One is signed G. Frye '82, but I can't find a listing for a G. Frye or this piece. * Walls. West side of 22nd and East side of Croskey, North of Arch. * 39.956300,-75.176300 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified |
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Falling Star Relief Charles Madden, 1983 * Tribute to Louis Kahn * abstract falling star symbol, sign * Louis I. Kahn Memorial Park. Northwest corner, 11th and Pine. * 39.945050,-75.160250 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +wikimedia.org picture of this piece +Charles Madden +wikipedia.org's Louis Kahn page +Friends of Louis I. Kahn Park |
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Fountain Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Non-functioning. Visible through the fence. * Plaza. South side of Ascension Manor. North side of Poplar between 7th and Franklin. * 39.967850,-75.149200 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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Iroquois Mark di Suvero, 1983 (installed 2007) * big abstract * Between the Parkway and Pennsylvania at 24th. * 39.965050,-75.177800 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +Another Max Buten picture of this piece +wikipedia.org's Mark di Suvero page |
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Odyssey Tony Rosenthal, 1983 * abstract * Northeast corner, 8th and Race. * 39.955225,-75.152375 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +tonyrosenthal.com |
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Rising Sun Alan Sonfist, 1983 * abstract * Wall. North side of Rising Sun, just East of Broad. * 40.003350,-75.152150 [map] * See also: +alansonfist.com |
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Tension/Compression Christopher T. Ray, 1983 * abstract * Wall. North side of South between 19th and 20th near both corners. * 39.944800,-75.174260 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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Barton and Beury Hall Walls John Botkin, 1984 * big abstract * Walls. Both sides of 13th, North of Berks Mall. * 39.981450,-75.155100 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +David Porter Associates Architects' page about this piece |
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Light Fixtures Gerald Allen, Kent Bloomer, 1984 * abstract flower-like light fixtures * Entrance. South side of Locust, West of 7th. * 39.946785,-75.153700 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +bloomerstudio.com |
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Birds in Flight Joseph J. Greenberg, Jr., 1985 * abstract birds * Parking lot, North side of Market between Front and 2nd, North of the ramp. * 39.950175,-75.142850 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. |
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The Point Rebecca Rose, 1985 * abstract group of parts of people, sports equipment * High on the South wall. North of the Northwest corner of 26th and Master. * 39.977350,-75.178325 [map] * Exhibits: Athletic |
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1835 Market Fountain 1986 * abstract fountain * Wall. North side of Market, East of 19th. * 39.953600,-75.170825 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. |
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Columbia Subway Plaza Richard Fleischner, 1986 * abstract architectural elements * first picture retouched to remove some of the black paint * Plaza. Northeast Corner, Broad and Cecil B. Moore. * 39.978900,-75.157000 [map] * On the Temple Campus tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Richard Fleischner page |
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Elemental Intervals William Freeland, 1986 * abstract rocks * On the wall. North side of South Street between 10th and 11th. * 39.942960,-75.159500 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. |
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Glyph of Nature Jeffrey Maron, 1986 * abstract * On the wall. Southeast corner 36th and Market. * 39.956010,-75.194000 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +jeffreymaron.com |
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Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe Thom Cooney-Crawford, 1986 * Homage to Georgia O'Keeffe * small abstract standing person * Northeast corner 38th and Spruce, through the arch. * 39.951625,-75.198450 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +cooney-crawford.blogspot.com +okeeffemuseum.org |
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Jonathan Netanyahu Memorial Buky Schwartz, 1986 * Memorial to Jonathan Netanyahu * abstract * inscription: Entebbe, Jonathan Netanyahu, July 4, 1976. They were swifter than eagles, they were faster than lions. The bow of Jonathan turned not back. II Samuel 1.22,23 Jonathan Netanyahu, 1946-1976 * Outside Mikveh Israel. East Side of 5th Street, North of Market, along the walkway between 4th and 5th. * 39.951115,-75.147760 [map] * On the Independence Mall tour. * Exhibits: Religious, War * See also: +The museum's page for this piece +Max Buten's picture of this piece +bukyschwartz.com +wikipedia.org's Jonathan Netanyahu page +Mikveh Israel |
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Lamps Joel Schwartz, 1986 * abstract light fixtures * Entrance. Southwest corner 11th and Spruce. * 39.946250,-75.159600 [map] * On the Gayborhood tour. * See also: +schwartzforge.com |
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Medallions Victoria Davila, 1986 * abstract plant forms * Wall. North side of Wood, East of 17th (just North of Vine). * 39.959450,-75.166750 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +victoriadavila.com |
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Total Environment Barbara Neijna, 1986 * big arches, spires, abstract * Plaza. East side of 6th, South of Walnut. * 39.946125,-75.151000 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +askart.com's Barbara Neijna page + a piece by Barbara Neijna in Jacksonville, FL |
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Word Play David Cerulli, 1986 * abstract idea * Painted red since the artist's picture was taken. * Mayfair Playground. Princeton Ave. and Battersby St.. * 40.039380,-75.053150 [map] * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +cerullistudio.com |
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Six Triangles Ephraim Peleg, 1987 * abstract * Plaza. On the West side of Claire M. Fagin Hall. 418 Curie Blvd.. * 39.949025,-75.196700 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +pelegstudio.com |
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Synergy Albert Paley, 1987 * big abstract implied arch * West side of 18th, South of Spring Garden. * 39.962500,-75.168100 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +albertpaley.com |
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Indian Land Commemorative Bob Hazous, 1988 - 1995 * big abstract standing people, birds * On the traffic island next to Penn Treaty Park. Delaware and Marlborough. * 39.966800,-75.129400 [map] * See also: +Bob Hazous exhibit at the Institute of American Indian Arts +Bob Hazous interview at thephotographyinstitute.org +Friends of Penn Treaty Park +Penn Treaty Park Historical Plaques |
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Refractive Light Spine James Carpenter, 1988 - 1989 * big * Over the entrance. Southwest corner, 36th and Market. * 39.956050,-75.194800 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +James Carpenter Design Associates, Inc. |
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Gate Timothy Duffield, 1989 - 1990 * abstract * Gate. North side of Lombard, West of 8th. * 39.943600,-75.156025 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +timothyduffield.com |
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Bench Form Thomas Sternal, 1990 * bench, abstract background * Originally in a park on the South side of Market just East of 32nd which has been replaced by a building. The first picture is from the original location. The current location was a small park underneath the Katherine Drexel mural (not visible in the second picture), but the building with the mural was torn down leaving the piece much more in the open. * On the campus of Drexel University. Southeast of 34th and Race.. * 39.958450,-75.190400 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +Drexel University |
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Blockhead Robinson Fredenthal, 1990 (installed) * abstract * Southwest corner, 8th and Spring Garden. * 39.961310,-75.151960 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +robinfredenthal.com |
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How to Retain Site Memory While Developing the Landscape Winifred Lutz, 1990 * big idea, column from the Preston Retreat, abstract * inscription: The Preston Retreat was here once but now it is a circle for arrivals and departures. * Courtyard Traffic Circle. CityView Condominiums. West side of 20th between Hamilton and Spring Garden. * 39.962800,-75.171900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +Penn Nursing Preston Retreat page +Winifred Lutz article from Sculpture magazine |
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Neons for Buttonwood Stephen Anotonakos, 1990 * big abstract * The picture was taken from the South side of Logan Square. * Roof. South side of CityView Condominiums. North side of Hamilton between 20th and 21st. Visible from the Parkway from 18th to 22nd.. * 39.962550,-75.171750 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +stephenantonakos.com |
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Pefelice William E. Lowenberg, 1990 * abstract * Canal side, 4400 block of Main St.. * 40.026050,-75.225425 [map] |
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Untitled Dennis Koronan, 1990 * abstract * 7300 Lindbergh. * 39.907400,-75.234004 [map] |
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Video Arbor Nam June Paik, 1990 * real plants, abstract video and images * Entrance. East side of Franklin Town Blvd. between Wood and Callowhill (one block North of 17th and Vine). * 39.959925,-75.167640 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +paikstudios.com +wikipedia.org's Nam June Paik page |
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Alder Street Walls Isaiah Zagar, 1991 * big abstract partial people, words * Walls. Alder Street South of South (between 10th and 11th). * 39.942600,-75.159175 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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Skin of the Bride Isaiah Zagar, 1991 - 2000 * big abstract, words * Walls. Painted Bride Art Center. South side of Vine between 2nd and 3rd. * 39.955725,-75.143950 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org +Painted Bride Art Center |
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Columbus Monument Venturi, Scott Brown (and Rauch), 1992 * Monument to Christopher Columbus * big abstract obelisk, pennant, biographical text * At the time this piece was built the firm was named Venturi, Scott Brown * inscription: 1492-1992 Charismatic Leader, Navigator, Mathematician, Cartographer Cinquecento Anniversary Columbus, intrepid navigator, with a sense of the sea unparalleled before or after him. A native son of Genoa, he became through his dedication to a dream, an honored hero of history. His keen intellect, abiding faith, and undaunted persistence made him a giant among men of this millenium. * Columbus at Dock Street. * 39.944650,-75.141500 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates +wikipedia.org's Christopher Columbus page |
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Eltanin Bathsheba L. Grossman, 1992 * abstract * On top of the wall. Northeast corner of 33rd and Walnut. * 39.952650,-75.189875 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +Art at Penn page for this piece +bathsheba.com |
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Franklin Town Park Connections Athena Tacha, 1992 * big abstract rocks * Franklin Town Park. Between 18th and 19th, South of Spring Garden. * 39.961600,-75.168900 [map] * On the Franklin Town tour. * See also: +artist's aerial picture of this piece +artist's closeup pictures of this piece +Athena Tacha's home page |
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Double Figure Eight Paul Sisko, 1993 * abstract * Originally in a park on the South side of Market just East of 32nd. Moved sometime between 2000 and 2004 when the park was replaced with a building. The first picture is from the original location. * On the campus of Drexel University. East side of 33rd, North of Market. * 39.956250,-75.189200 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Moved * See also: +paulsisko.com +Drexel University |
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Blossom Joe Mooney, 1994 * abstract plant form * Picture contributed by and copyright Joe Mooney. * Grounds of Woodmere Art Museum. Corner of Germantown Avenue and Bells Mill Road. * See also: +joemooneysculpture.com +Woodmere Art Museum |
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cirque, CIRQUE Judy Pfaff, 1994 * big abstract * Unless you're there for an event, you'll have to look at it through the entrance * On the ceiling. Ballroom of the Convention Center. Inside Reading Terminal Headhouse, North side of Market between 11th and 12th, at the top of the escalator (top floor). * 39.952800,-75.159050 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +judypfaff.org +Pennsylvania Convention Center |
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Philadelphia Beacons Ray King, 1994 - 1999 * big towers, light sources, abstract * Broad and Washington. * 39.937850,-75.166800 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +1997 Philadelphia Business Journal story +1998 City Paper story +rayking.nu |
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Wind Helix Roy Wilson, 1994 * abstract * The fence used to surround an open space behind the building. The fence was removed around 2007 and the open space was replaced with an extension of the building. In 2009 the fence was put back in approximately its original position, but surrounding the building extension instead of open space. The first picture is from the original context. * Back of the fence. Northeast corner, 38th and Ludlow. * 39.955950,-75.198100 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Moved |
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Zagar South Street Garden Isaiah Zagar, 1994 - 2007 (ongoing) * big abstract partial people, words * Courtyard/garden. South side of South between 10th and 11th. * 39.942825,-75.159400 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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Clef Club Les Rosenwinkel, 1995 * big abstract idea * Wall. Clef Club. North side of Fitzwater, West of Broad. * 39.941925,-75.166300 [map] * On the Avenue of the Arts tour. * See also: +Clef Club of Jazz |
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Diamond Park Charles Fahlen, 1995 * geometric structure and gate * Southeast corner, 18th and Diamond. * 39.985300,-75.162775 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Charles Fahlen page |
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Entrance Pillars Darling Rosario, 1995 * small abstract * Three posts from two of the eight entrances are pictured. * Entrance posts. Norris Square. Susquehanna and Howard. * 39.983225,-75.133850 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * See also: +Friends of Norris Square Neighbors Association |
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Freedom Corner James Dupree, 1995 * abstract stele, standing person, arch * Plaza. Freedom Square. Northeast corner, Germantown and Wister. * 40.030150,-75.16495 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +dupreestudiosinc.com |
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Striving Charles Searles, 1995 * abstract * African Methodist Episcopal Church, First District Plaza. West of the Northwest corner, 38th and Market. * 39.956890,-75.198600 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +askart.com's Charles Searles page |
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World Park: Orders and Perspectives Ned Smythe, 1995 * abstract architectural elements, globe * Plaza. Southwest corner, 12th and Filbert. * 39.952800,-75.159875 [map] * On the Convention District tour. |
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Brushstroke Group Roy Lichtenstein, 1996 * big abstract * West side of 17th North of Chestnut. * 39.952050,-75.168900 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Roy Lichtenstein Foundation |
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Floating World Ava Blitz, 1997 * abstract creatures * On the wall. Northwest corner, 36th and Market. * 39.956400,-75.194850 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +avablitz.com |
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Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility Isaiah Zagar, 1997 * big abstract sign, ideas * Wall. West side of 23rd between Fairmount and Aspen. * 39.967840,-75.175400 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * See also: +Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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Chestnut Street Bus Shelters Pablo Tauler, 1999 * abstract, plants * Shelters pictured are at 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th * Bus shelters. South side of Chestnut, 7th to 17th. * 39.95035,-75.160290 [map] * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +pablotauler.com |
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Taller Puertorriqueno Mosaic Joe Brenman, 2000 * big abstract * Wall. Education and Cultural Programs Building Taller Puertorriqueno. Southeast corner 5th and Huntingdon. * 39.990375,-75.140475 [map] * On the Port Richmond tour. * See also: +Joe Brenman's page at inliquid.com +Taller Puertorriqueno |
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Isadora Joe Mooney, 2001 * abstract * In front of Moore College of Art and Design. South side of Race East of 20th. * 39.957240,-75.171600 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +joemooneysculpture.com +Moore College of Art and Design |
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Recovering World Lynn Denton, 2001 - 2002 * big furniture, seated people, headgear, people together, parts of people, sun and stars, globe, abstract shapes, musical instruments, boat, water, buildings, symbols * An ArtWell project designed and built with help from the recovering addicts at New Jerusalem and local children. * Partially on the wall. East side of New Jerusalem. Northwest corner, 20th and Norris. * 39.984550,-75.166725 [map] * On the Temple Southwest tour. * Exhibits: Religious, Peace and Love * See also: +theartwell.org +lynnbdenton.com +City Paper article about Lynn Denton +newjerusalemnow.org |
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Trust Deli Tree of Life 2001 * abstract plant (tree of life) * Wall. Southwest corner, 26th and Brown. * 39.970260,-75.179800 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. |
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Figuresphere II Eric Berg, 2002 * small abstract curled people * Schuylkill Park. North of Delancey between 25th and 26th. * 39.948500,-75.182000 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +Eric Berg Studios |
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Thunderbolt Jackson Isaiah Zagar, 2002 * abstract mosaic, partial people * Wall. Northeast corner 10th and Dickinson. * 39.930850,-75.161175 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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University Museum Fountain 2 Laurie Olin, 2002 * abstract fountain * Lower (East) courtyard of the Penn Museum. South side of South Street, East of 33rd. * 39.949360,-75.190890 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +theolinstudio.com +Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology +information about the history of the building |
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Zoo Mural Geronimo Company, Paul Santoleri, Steve Stormer, 2002 * big abstract, giraffe, hippo * Focusing on the sculptural and mosaic elements. * Railroad bridge. Outside the Zoo. Both sides of Girard, from 34th West. * 39.975150,-75.195550 [map] * On the West Park tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +geronimosculpture.net +paulsantoleri.com +friendsofstevestormer.com +Philadelphia Zoo |
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Open Air Aquarium Magdalena Abakanowicz, 2003 * abstract fish * East side of Columbus Boulevard just below South. * 39.939200,-75.141975 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * See also: +www.abakanowicz.art.pl |
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Lovett Memorial Reading Garden Benches Warren C. Holzman, 2004 * abstract benches, words * inscription: read, muse, grow * In the garden of the Lovett Branch Library. East side of Germantown, South of Sedgwick. * 40.056650,-75.187525 [map] * On the Germantown Avenue tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +ironstudioltd.com +Lovett Branch Library |
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Philadelphia Dance Isaiah Zagar, 2004 * abstract mural, partial people * Wall. Lombard and Jessup (North side of Lombard, West of 11th). * 39.944150,-75.160400 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +philadelphiasmagicgardens.org |
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Plateau Andrea Blum, 2005 (or 2006) * big abstract shelter, benches * East side of 40th, North of Locust Walk. * 39.953375,-75.202550 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * See also: +artist's page for this piece +andreablum.com |
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Dewey's World Paul Santoleri, Jennie Shanker, 2006 * big abstract idea, books, hands, machines and tools, plants * Created with the Mural Arts Program and students from the James R. Ludlow School. * Walls. Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch. Southwest corner 6th and Girard. * 39.970200,-75.146675 [map] * On the Northern Liberties tour. * See also: +blog entry about this piece from fallonandrosof.com +paulsantoleri.com +interview with Jennie Shanker from aft.org +Jennie Shanker faculty page +Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library Branch |
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Lifelines Barbara Grygutis, 2006 * big abstract plant forms * lights up at night * Underground courtyard. Southeast corner, 16th and JFK. * 39.953500,-75.166450 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Barbara Grygutis page from sculpture.org |
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Main Quad Fountain Hargreaves Associates, 2006 * abstract fountain, University seal * The Drexel University seal is inscribed into the base of the fountain in very shallow relief which you can see when the water is off. Each of the water jets is individually programmable and individually lit at night. On the day the pictures were taken the triangle was divided into four smaller triangles which spouted in succession. * inscription: Drexel University, 1891, Science, Industry, Art * Quad. Drexel University. Southeast from 33rd and Market. * 39.954775,-75.188375 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +Hargreaves Associates +Drexel University |
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Flukes Gordon Gund, 2007 * abstract whale flukes * In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967150,-75.182500 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +gordongund.com |
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A Part / Apart James Fuhrman, 2008 * abstract representation of an idea * The inscription is on the bands between the panels, which had not yet been installed when the first picture was taken * inscription: A Part and Apart One Person, One House, One Block One City So Many People So Much To Learn So Much To Unlearn 6,000 Million Connected / Separate * West side of 7th, South of Delancey. * 39.944660,-75.153490 [map] * On the Washington Square tour. * See also: +jfuhrman.com |
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Comcast Center Trellis Laurie Olin, 2008 * abstract light refraction * Trellis. In front of Comcast Center. Northwest corner, 17th and JFK. * 39.954275,-75.168600 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +theolinstudio.com +phillyskyline.com Comcast Center entry |
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Pyramid Lights 2008 * big abstract lights * Missing when checked late April, 2013. Not clear if this is due to construction in the immediate vicinity or whether it will be returned to this location. Was programmable and changed colors at night * Drexel University. 32nd Street Walkway between Market and Chestnut. * 39.955000,-75.187100 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Missing * See also: +Drexel University |
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Balance Jill Sablosky, 2009 * abstract furniture forms, steles, ideas * Northwest corner, 7th and Appletree. * 39.953550,-75.151600 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * See also: +inliquid.com's Jill Sablosky page |
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Headhouse Square Fountain 2009 * abstract fountain * Headhouse Square. Middle of 2nd at Lombard. * 39.942040,-75.145490 [map] * On the Lombard-South tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Headhouse Square page |
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JFK Boulevard Bridge Sidewalk 2009 * big abstract * Sidewalk. JFK Boulevard Bridge. JFK Boulevard, East of 29th. * 39.955450,-75.180700 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. |
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Ritz Carlton Residence Fountain 2009 * abstract fountain * visible through the fence * Wall. South side of S. Penn Square, West of Broad. * 39.951325,-75.164650 [map] * On the City Hall tour. |
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Doorway to Imagination Emilie Ledieu, 2010 * plants, abstract face * East Entrance. Laura W. Waring School. West side of 18th, North of Green. * 39.964775,-75.167550 [map] * On the Fairmount tour. * See also: +emilieledieu.com +Laura W. Waring School |
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Pyramid (Philadelphia) Sol LeWitt, 2010 (realized) * pyramid, abstract * West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967300,-75.182700 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page |
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Re:flection Jeffrey Manuel (aka Jefre), 2010 * abstract steles, actual plants * Northwest corner, 38th and Powelton. * 39.959700,-75.196800 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * See also: +article about this piece from planphilly.com |
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Steps (Philadelphia) Sol LeWitt, 2010 (realized) * abstract steps * West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967285,-75.182685 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page |
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Barnes Foundation Tabletop Fountain Laurie Olin, 2012 * big abstract fountain * Southeast of the Barnes Foundation. North side of the Parkway, West of 20th. * 39.959950,-75.172250 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +theolinstudio.com +barnesfoundation.org |
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Barnes Totem Ellsworth Kelly, 2012 * big abstract, reflecting pool * accessible when the museum is open, otherwise barely visible through the fence * Northeast corner of the Barnes Foundation. North of the Parkway, West of 20th. * 39.960400,-75.172050 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Ellsworth Kelly page +barnesfoundation.org |
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Lips Franz West, 2012 * big abstract standing people * In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967275,-75.181900 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Franz West page |
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Momentum Michael Speller, 2012 * small abstract partial standing person * On the campus of Drexel University. Northwest corner, 33rd and Market. * 39.955950,-75.189600 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * Exhibits: Athletic * See also: +spellersculptures.com +Drexel University |
