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Public art came to life in Rittenhouse Square with live animal sculpture-making workshops and demonstrations.
Wilt Chamberlain
(2004)by Omri Amrany (1954 - )
Southeast corner of the Wells Fargo Center, 11th Street south of Pattison AvenueA sculpture of the former 7-foot-1 Philadelphia 76er outside of the Wells Fargo Center.
General Galusha Pennypacker Memorial
(1934)by Albert Laessle (1877 - 1954)
Logan Square Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 19th StreetGalusha Pennypacker, a native of Chester County, Pennsylvania, became at age 22 the youngest general to serve in the Civil War.
William Penn
(1890, cast 1892)by Alexander Milne Calder (1846 - 1923)
City Hall Tower, Broad and Market StreetsOver thirty-six feet tall and weighing more than 53,000 pounds, Alexander Milne Calder’s William Penn atop City Hall is one of Philadelphia’s most prominent landmarks.
Penguins
(1917)by Albert Laessle (1877 - 1954)
Philadelphia Zoo, near Bird House entrance; zoo admission (fee) required to view this sculptureAlbert Laessle’s small animal groupings are unique in their realistic yet lively portrayal. The artist’s studio was close to the Philadelphia Zoo, which gave him easy access to animal models.
A month-long series of photography workshops led by Philadelphia-based photographers for participants of all levels. See the city’s sculpture through a new lens!
Learn more about the Association for Public Art unique history with aPA’s full timeline, which details more than 140 years of the organization’s work to commission, preserve, interpret, and promote public art in the city of Philadelphia.
Association For Public Art Hosts ”Sculpture Zoo in Rittenhouse Square”
Posted: July 13, 2015
On Saturday, August 8th from 10am to 1pm. All are invited to enjoy free, fun-filled interactive activities that will enliven the Square’s public artworks. Discover live animals on location: a small reptile near “Lion Crushing a Serpent,” a goat next to “Billy,” and a bird nearby “Duck Girl.”