Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
1998
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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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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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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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Frank Rizzo Zenos Frudakis, 1998 * Statue of Frank Rizzo * standing person, steps * inscription: Mayor 1972 - 1980 * Steps. Municipal Services Building. North side of JFK between Broad and 15th. * 39.953725,-75.164500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +zenosfrudakis.com +wikipedia.org's Frank Rizzo page +findagrave.com's Frank Rizzo page |
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Gatekeepers Andrea Zamel, 1998 * big hand, book * a collaberative project with Penn and University City High School students * inscription: Knowledge is Power * Southeast corner of University City High School. West side of 36th, North of Market. * 39.957350,-75.194225 [map] * On the Powelton tour. * Exhibits: African American * See also: +artist's page for this piece +andreazamel.com |
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Hard Rock Cafe Guitar 1998 * big guitar sign * Above the entrance. Northeast corner, 12th and Market. * 39.952075,-75.159750 [map] * On the Convention District tour. |
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Philadelphia Firsts George Greenamyer, 1998 * Portrayals of and references to John Bartram, William Camac, Mary Cassat, Rebecca Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Fitch, Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson and Betsy Ross * small standing people, building, tiger, boat, fish, fire, medical and fire-fighting equipment, flag, plant * inscription: First American Zoo 1874 The first animal and Dr. William Camac, founder First American museum and art school 1805 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassat First American volunteer fire company 1736 The union, founded by Benjamin Franklin First American botanical garden 1728 Bartram's Gardens John Bartram with Franklinia alatamaha First American steamboat 1785 John Fitch, inventor First African-American to graduate from the Women's Medical College 1867 Dr. Rebecca Cole First American Flag 1777 Betsy Ross, seamstress Francis Hopkinson, alleged designer * On top of a pole outside 1515 Arch (aka One Parkway). * 39.954900,-75.166100 [map] * On the Parkway tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +greenamyer.com +Bartram's Garden +History of the Philadelphia Zoo +askart.com's Mary Cassat page +wikipedia.org's Rebecca Cole page +wikipedia.org's Thomas Eakins page +wikipedia.org's John Fitch page +The Electric Franklin +flagguys.com's Francis Hopkinson page +ushistory.org's Betsy Ross page |