Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
2007
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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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Acorns and Pinecones Eric de Jesus, Elizabeth Duby, 2007 * big acorns and pinecones * Gateposts. The eight entrances of Stephen Girard Park. 21st and Shunk. * 39.919700,-75.182625 [map] * See also: +artists' pictures of this piece +Pop Art Research. +easysubculture.com +parksource.org's Girard Park page |
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Alexander Milne Calder Plaque 2007 * bas-relief bust of Alexander Milne Calder * small head and upper torso * To see art by Alexander Milne Calder, click here * inscription: Alexander Milne Calder Sculptor - 1846-1923
Alexander Milne Calder emigrated from Scotland in 1868 and
spent twenty years creating over 250 sculptures that adorn City
Hall. His bronze William Penn, installed atop the tower in 1894,
is thought to be the largest scupture on top of a building at 37 feet
tall and 27 tons. Calder's son and grandson were also sculptors:
Alexander Stirling Calder's Below William Penn are eight colossal bronzes of Native Americans, Swedish settlers and eagles. Allegorical sculptures on the building represent history, peoples of the world and nature, and collectively symbolize the spirit upon which the United States was founded. Generations of Philadelphians have identified City Hall tower as the symbol of their city. The tower is visible for miles and remains the physical and civic heart of Philadelphia. Creation of this plaque was funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. * On the wall.. East side of the North entrance of City Hall. South side of JFK at Broad. * 39.953050,-75.163500 [map] * On the City Hall tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Alexander Milne Calder page +philadelphiabuildings.org's City Hall page +wikipedia.org's City Hall page |
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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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Humanity in Motion Jonathan Borofsky, 2007 * standing people * The pictures were taken from outside the building * Interior. Comcast Center. Northwest corner, 17th and JFK. * 39.954550,-75.168550 [map] * On the Rittenhouse Square tour. * See also: +Max Buten's picture of this piece +borofsky.com +phillyskyline.com Comcast Center entry |
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Keys to Community James Peniston, 2007 * bust incorporating symbol of Benjamin Franklin * big head and torso, keys * On top of a wall. North side of Arch, East of 4th. * 39.952415,-75.146300 [map] * On the Old City tour. * Exhibits: Favorites * See also: +artist's page for this piece +jepsculpture.com +The Electric Franklin |
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Panda Eric Berg, 2007 * small panda * Courtyard (Osler Circle). South side of Children's Hospital. Between Civic Center Blvd. and Curie Blvd. * 39.948075,-75.195275 [map] * On the University City South Medical Complex tour. * See also: +artist's pictures of this piece +Eric Berg Studios +chop.edu |
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Ram Country James Marsico, 2007 * ram, rocks * inscription: Gift of the Classes of 2006 & 2007 * East side of Henry Avenue, North of School House Lane. * 40.022950,-75.194125 [map] * On the Philadelphia University Campus tour. * See also: +jamesmarsico.com |
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Rustic Pavilion 2007 * In honor of Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. * pavilion with birdhouse motif * inscription: Dedicated in honor of Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. by Edith R. Dixon for his committed service to Fairmount Park 1977-2002 * Art Museum Drive near the Spring Garden Bridge. * 39.965550,-75.182975 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. page |
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The Final Farewell Lorann Jacobs, 2007 * small person kneeling, weapons, helmet * 38th Parallel Place (near Front, Dock, and Spruce). * 39.945040,-75.143575 [map] * On the Penn's Landing tour. * Exhibits: War * See also: +lorannjacobs.com |
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Wave Forms Dennis Oppenheim, 2007 * big bells, arch * Housing complex entrance. Northwest corner, 34th and Chestnut. * 39.954600,-75.192200 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +article about this piece from uclandlord.com +Dennis Oppenheim's site on earthlink |