Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net

Year: 2007

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar, 1994 - 2013
* big abstract partial people, plates, dishes, cups, bottles, bicycle parts, words
* Large portions are visible from the sidewalk. See the website for admission information.
* Courtyard/garden. South side of South between 10th and 11th.
* 39.942825,-75.159400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org




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] [nearby]
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Stephen Girard Park page




Alexander Milne Calder Plaque
2007
* bas-relief bust of Alexander Milne Calder
* small head and upper torso, hat
* 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 sculpture on top of a building at 37 feet tall and 27 tons. Calder's son and grandson were also sculptors: Alexander Stirling Calder's is located in Logan Circle and Alexander "Sandy" Calder's monumental Ghost mobile hangs in the Grand Stair of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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] [nearby]
* 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




Autumn Winds
Messinger, Pietka, Hahn, LLC, 2007
* abstract leaves
* Stairs. Huntingdon MFL Station. Northeast of Kensington, Huntingdon and B.
* 39.989000,-75.127250 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kensington tour
* Exhibits: Mass Transit
* See also:
+SEPTA's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Huntingdon Station page




Church Stop Reflection
Joe Brenman, 2007
* buildings, plants, symbols, abstract images
* Walls. Church MFL Station. Frankford between Church and Ruan.
* 40.010480,-75.089000 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lower Northeast tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Mass Transit
* See also:
+SEPTA's page for this piece
+inliquid.org's Joe Brenman page
+wikipedia.org's Church Station page




Flukes
Gordon Gund, 2007
* abstract whale flukes
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967150,-75.182500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+gordongund.com
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page




Gates
2007 (year of building)
* grape vine
* Gates. North side of Green, West of 20th.
* 39.965185,-75.171485 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified




Gulf Refinery Fire Memorial
2007
* Plaques in memory of John Andrews, Carrol Brenek, Ralph Campana, Robert J. Fisher, Hugh McIntyre, Roger Parker, James Pouliot and Joseph R. Wiley
* Philadelphia Fire Department insignia
* inscription:
The plaques below memorialize those firefighters who lost their lives at the Gulf Refinery Fire on August 17, 1975
* Sidewalk. On the West side of Fireman's Hall Museum. East side of 2nd, North of Quarry.
* 39.953290,-75.142910 [map] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's 1975 Philadelphia Refinery Fire page
+firemanshallmuseum.org




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] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+borofsky.com
+wikipedia.org's Comcast Center pagey




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] [nearby]
* On the Old City tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+jepsculpture.com
+The Electric Franklin




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] [nearby]
* On the University City South Medical Complex tour
* See also:
+artist's pictures of this piece
+Eric Berg Studios
+chop.edu




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] [nearby]
* On the Jefferson East Falls Campus tour
* See also:
+jamesmarsico.com




Robert Porter Memorial Plaque
2007
* In memory of Robert Porter
* police badge with number
* inscription:
In Memory of
Police Officer Robert "Petey" Porter
Died in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on
January 19, 1996
* Sidewalk. African Methodist Episcopal Church, First District Plaza. North side of Market, West of 38th.
* 39.956877,-75.198700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, New, Black Lives
* See also:
+odmp.org's Robert Porter page




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
* Anne d'Harnocourt Drive near the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965550,-75.182975 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. page




Suzanne Roberts Theatre Sign
Zahner, 2007
* Named for Suzanne Roberts
* big logo sign
* Entrance. Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Northwest Corner, Broad and Lombard.
* 39.944850,-75.165450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of the Arts tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Zahner page
+whyy.org Suzanne Roberts obituary
+wikipedia.org's Suzanne Roberts Theatre page




The Final Farewell
Lorann Jacobs, 2007
* small person kneeling, weapons, helmet
* West end of Foglietta Plaza. East side of 38th Parallel Place between Dock and Spruce.
* 39.945040,-75.143575 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+lorannjacobs.com




Wave Forms
Dennis Oppenheim, 2007
* big bells, arch
* Housing complex entrance. Northwest corner, 34th and Chestnut.
* 39.954600,-75.192200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Chestnut 29th to 40th tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Dennis Oppenheim page