Philadelphia Public Art @philart.net
Year: 2013
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
Amtrak Logo
2013
* logo
* inscription:
30th Street Station 1933
* Plaza.
West side of 30th Street Station.
East side of 30th at JFK.
* 39.955860,-75.182950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* Exhibits: New,
Mass Transit
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's 30th Street Station page
Arches of Resurgence
Michael Morgan,
2013
* Reference to John Coltrane
* abstract
arches,
idea
* The inscription is based on the John Coltrane quote: "I've found you've got to look back at the old things and see them in a new light."
* inscription:
look back at the old things and see them
back at the old things and them in a
in a new light John Coltrane - look
* 33rd and Dauphin Bus Loop.
Southeast corner, 33rd and Ridge.
* 39.992350,-75.186075 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+artist's page for this piece
+brickworksmichaelmorgan.com
+wikipedia.org's John Coltrane page
+whyy.org article about the 33rd and Dauphin Bus Loop
Bike Racks
Dero Bike Racks,
2013 (installed)
* bicycles
* Bike racks.
North side of Bache-Martin.
South side of Parrish between 22nd and 23rd.
* 39.970680,-75.174175 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* See also:
+dero.com
+thepowerofbachemartin.com
Bilal From Pakistan
Isaiah Zagar,
2013
* big
head and partial people,
rats,
dogs,
cat,
bird,
abstract
plant forms
* Wall.
West side of Clifton, South of South.
* 39.942810,-75.159865 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+phillymagicgardens.org
Column Park
McCloskey and Faber, P.C.,
William Strickland (Architect),
2013 (reinstalled)
* 6 columns from the Second US Mint
* Columns designed 1829, donated to Einstein 1904, removed 2000, sited and reinstalled 2013.
* inscription:
Thank you to the Auxiliary of Einstein Healthcare Network.
Through your extraordinary efforts, the columns have returned to their home
at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.
The restoration of Column Park was made possible by the generous donations of
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
* Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
East side of Old York Road between Somerville and Tabor.
* 40.036925,-75.144300 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the Second US Mint
+mcfpc.com's page about the design plan for this piece
+inquirer.com article about this piece
+mpfpc.com
+wikipedia.org's William Strickland page
+jeffersonhealth.org's Jefferson Einstein Hospital page
Giraffes
Gecko Group,
2013
* giraffes
* Northeast corner of the Zoo.
West side of 34th, South of Girard.
* 39.974775,-75.195125 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+geckogroup.com
+philadelphiazoo.org
Haas Biergarten Rabbits
Groundswell Design Group,
2013 (probable)
* small
rabbits
* Groundswell Design is listed as the designer of the restaurant and presumably the beer garden, so they are credited here with the rabbits.
* Shack roof.
North side of Fringe Arts.
South side of Race, West of Columbus Blvd..
* 39.953510,-75.140400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Penn's Landing tour
* See also:
+groundswelldesigngroup.com
+fringearts.com
Impalas and Lemurs
Gecko Group,
2013
* impalas,
lemurs
* In front of the parking garage at the Zoo.
South side of Girard, West of 34th.
* 39.974650,-75.197600 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+geckogroup.com
+philadelphiazoo.org
Market Bridge Lights
GVA Lighting,
2013 (replaced 1999 installation)
* LED lights
* Visible after dark
* Bridge arches.
Underneath the Market Street Bridge.
Market Street, East of 29th to West of 24th.
* 39.954665,-75.180600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Avenue of Technology tour
* See also:
+schuylkillbanks.org bridge lighting project article
+gvalighting.com's page for this project
+gvalighting.com
+wikipedia.org's Market Street Bridge page
Shimmer Wall
Ned Kahn,
2013
* big
abstract reflective surface
* inscription:
The Shimmer Wall continuosly
changes its appearance a it responds to the environment.
As breezes blow and wind gusts the wall
dynamically adapts and provides a vivid and captivating
portrait of nature at play powered only by the moving air.
The installation is a network of 10,824 five-inch
aluminum squares individually hinged to move freely.
The metal also dramatically mirrors the sky, using sunlight
and moonlight to brighten the changing canvas.
* South Wall.
Franklin Institute.
North side of Race between 20th and 21st.
* 39.957660,-75.173060 [map] [nearby]
* On the JFK North tour
* See also:
+nedkahn.com
+fi.edu
The Sculptural Installation for the 40th Street Corridor
Sandra Webberking,
2013
* big
abstract
standing person
* yellow paint on the base has been removed with Photoshop
* Southeast corner, 40th and Powelton.
* 39.959075,-75.201855 [map] [nearby]
* On the Powelton tour
* See also:
+whyy.org article about this piece
+sandrawebberking.com
Twilight Tales
Delia King,
2013
* circles,
plants
* North wall.
Starr Garden.
Southwest corner, 6th and Lombard.
* 39.942915,-75.152400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Lombard-South tour
* See also:
+publicartarchive.org's Delia King page
Walk Together Forever
statues.com,
2013
* Statue of Bobby Clarke
and
Bernie Parent
* small
standing
people,
hockey equipment,
Stanley Cup
* Located in an outdoor seating area. It may be difficult to see up close.
* inscription:
Since their inception in 1967,
the Flyers have always done everything possible to put a winning team on the ice.
That work ethic was rewarded on May 19, 1974
when the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins in six games to become
the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.
The Flyers then repeated the feat on May 27, 1975
with a six game series win over the Buffalo Sabres.
On both occasions, Flyers greats Bobby Clarke and Bernie Parent
accepted the Stanley Cup for the Flyers and began the on-ice celebration.
Those moments are immortalized with this statue, which honors all of
those who made the Broad Street Bullies a legendary part
of Philadelphia Flyers history and forever cemented their spot in hockey lore.
* In front of Xfinity Live.
Southwest corner, 11th and Pattison.
* 39.904600,-75.169100 [map] [nearby]
* On the South Broad tour
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+statues.com
+wikipedia.org's Bobby Clarke page
+wikipedia.org's Bernie Parent page
+xfinitylive.com
Waters of Change
Paul Santoleri,
2013
* big
abstract helix pattern,
fish,
plants,
water
* Pictures are from West to East
* Walls.
Under and around the Green Lane Bridge.
South of Main Street at Green Lane.
* 40.026850,-75.227400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Manayunk tour
* Exhibits: Mosaic
* See also:
+paulsantoleri.com
+wikipedia.org's Green Lane Bridge page
Zoo Sign
Gecko Group,
2013
* sign,
logo,
cat
* Northeast corner of the Zoo.
West side of 34th, South of Girard.
* 39.974975,-75.195250 [map] [nearby]
* On the West Park tour
* See also:
+geckogroup.com
+philadelphiazoo.org