Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
1988
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Earth, Air, Fire, Water Christopher T. Ray, 1972 - 1990 * plants, bird, sun * 5 metal sculptured gates. Apartment complex bounded by Front, Second, Spruce, and Delancey. * 39.944400,-75.144850 [map] * On the Society Hill tour. * See also: +chrisray.com |
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Vine Street Neighborhood Relief Michael Borsuk, William Wilson, 1986 - 1991 * big buildings and bridge * Bridge (676 overpass). Spanning 3rd, 4th, and 5th North of Wood. * 39.957050,-75.145800 [map] * On the Old City tour. * See also: +spanamwar.com's Michael Borsuk memorial page |
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All Saints Sculpture Garden Syd Carpenter, 1988 * In memory of Mary Gorman and Andrew Nippes * multiple people, hands and faces * inscription: In memory of Mary Gorman (1896-1986) and Andrew Nippes (1918-1987). Two of the Lord's children in transition toward becoming saints. And there are some who have left no memorial, who have perished as though they had not lived. But these were persons of mercy whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten -Sirach 44: 9a, 10 * Courtyard. St. Mary's Hamilton Village. South side of Locust Walk between 39th and 40th. The courtyard can be reached by the walkway on the East side of the church. * 39.952450,-75.201750 [map] * On the Penn Campus tour. * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +Syd Carpenter @ swathmore.edu |
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Community Garden Gate Greg Leavitt, 1988 * plants, birds, turtle, rock * Gate. Schuylkill Park. West side of 25th at Spruce. * 39.949450,-75.181300 [map] * On the Fitler Square tour. * See also: +gregleavitt.com |
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Dr. Hideyo Noguchi 1988 * Partial statue of Hideyo Noguchi * small head, torso, and arm, beaker * Was on the South side of Market, West of 36th. Was not there 7/24/2005. * inscription: Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, 1876-1928. Born in Fukushima, Japan. Studied at the University of Pennsylvania (1900-1904) and dedicated his life to medical research. He died of yellow fever in Africa. Donated by District 265 Kyoto-Joyo Rotary Club. * Exhibits: Medical, Missing, Unidentified * See also: +wikipedia.org's Hideyo Noguchi page |
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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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Lenni Lenape Joe Mooney, 1988 * clouds, mountains * Picture contributed by and Copyright Joe Mooney * 78th Northwest of Holstein. * 39.898425,-75.233325 [map] * See also: +joemooneysculpture.com |
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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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Rittenhouse Square Dogs 1988 * dogs * Southwest corner Rittenhouse Square. South of 19th and Locust. * 39.948910,-75.172900 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * Exhibits: Unidentified * See also: +wikipedia.org's Rittenhouse Square page |
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Welcome EvAngelos W. Frudakis, 1988 * standing person, fountain * In the driveway of the Rittenhouse Hotel. West side of 19th, South of Walnut. * 39.949750,-75.173100 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +evangeloswfrudakis.com |
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Winged Woman Arlene Love, 1988 * winged head and torso * West side of 19th Street South of Locust. * 39.949085,-75.173225 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +arlenelove.com |