Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
1986
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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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Drexel Book Harold Kimmelman, 1985 - 1986 (plaque says 85, article says 86) * In memory of Doris Zimmerman * small book * Also listed as Book and Volume 1. Drexel Book is the title on the author's web site. * inscription: From the plaque at the garden entrance: Garden Sculpture in memory of Doris A. Zimmerman, 1929-1981 * Walled garden. Drexel University. Northwest of 33rd and Market. Enter on the South side near 33rd. Also visible through the fence on the West side. * 39.956805,-75.189875 [map] * On the Avenue of Technology tour. * See also: +artist's picture of this piece +Drexel article with picture +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org +Drexel University |
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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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Fire Rescue Scene of Infant Rebecca Rose, 1986 * small people standing, carried, helmets, fire-fighting equipment, parts of building * Wall. South side of Snyder just West of 4th. * 39.922225,-75.153775 [map] * On the South Philly tour. * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters |
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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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The Tableau 1986 * Representations of Adam, David, Eve, Isaiah and The Magi * groups of people, standing people, furniture, sitting people, headgear, staffs, crutch, tools, Earth, sun, moon, planets, stars, water, buildings, plants, lion, lamb, food, serpent, symbols * Includes a representation of City Hall and William Penn * inscription: A series of 8 Sculptured Murals commissioned by Monsigner Charles V. Devlin, PA, in 1986. The first half of the tableau tells a story via excerpts from biblical history from the creation of the world to the birth of Jesus Christ: I. Creation II. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden III. The Prophet Isaiah prophesying the Messiah IV. King David V. The Three Wisemen of the Epiphnany The second half depicts the mission of St. John the Evangelist Church and how we can all continue the mystery of God's love by caring for the needs of: VI. The sick VII. The homeless and needy VIII. The imprisoned "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was naked and you clothed me, ...I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me." * North side of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. East side of 13th between Chestnut and Market. * 39.951300,-75.161300 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: New, Religious * See also: +wikipedia.org's Adam page +wikipedia.org's David page +wikipedia.org's Eve page +wikipedia.org's Isaiah page +wikipedia.org's Magi page +St. John's |
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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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Two-Part Chair Scott Burton, 1986 (fabricated 2002) * small chair * In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge). * 39.967190,-75.181410 [map] * On the Museum Grounds tour. * See also: +wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page |
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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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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 |