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. Old York Road between Somerville and Tabor, just East of Broad..
* 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