Public art in Philadelphia is initiated by many different entities, including nonprofits, state and federal agencies, universities, museums, developers, corporations, civic groups, private donors, and artists.
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OPEN AIR
(2012)by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (b. 1967)
Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 21st and 24th StreetsInspired by Philadelphia’s rich tradition of democracy and respect for free speech, “OPEN AIR” transformed Philadelphia’s night sky with 24 powerful robotic searchlights that were directed by participants’ voices and GPS locations.
The internationally renowned artist Cai Guo-Qiang draws on memories of the traditional lantern festivals of his childhood for his latest site-specific project.
Winter Fountains
(2017-2018)by Jennifer Steinkamp (b. 1958)
Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Aviator Park, Rodin Museum, Park Towne Place, and Spring Garden Triangle)A centerpiece for the Parkway 100 celebration, Jennifer Steinkamp’s Winter Fountains illuminated the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with the artist’s dream-like digital animations.
Inspired by the 2016 Democratic National Convention, the Association for Public Art has mapped out a selection of political public art in Philadelphia.
Big Bling
(2016)by Martin Puryear (b. 1941)
Along Kelly Drive between Fountain Green Drive and the Connecting Railway and Girard Avenue BridgesThe Association for Public Art, working with New York’s Madison Square Park Conservancy in a first-time collaboration, brought internationally acclaimed artist Martin Puryear’s Big Bling to Philadelphia as a temporary installation on Kelly Drive.
John Wanamaker
(1923)by John Massey Rhind (1860 - 1936)
City Hall, East Plaza (Broad and Market Streets)A pioneer in modern marketing and advertising, John Wanamaker founded the nearby emporium (now Macy’s) that bore his name for more than a century.
Social Consciousness
(1954)by Sir Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959)
University of Pennsylvania, Memorial Garden Walkway near the Van Pelt LibraryThe Eternal Mother is seated with arms outstretched. Flanking her are two standing female figures: one representing Compassion and another that personifies Death. In 2019, Social Consciousness was relocated from the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the University of Pennsylvania.