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Artwork

Government of the People

(1976)

by Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)

Municipal Services Building Plaza, Broad Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard

At first glance, the sculpture appears to be an inverted pyramid of human arms, legs, and torsos, but upon further study, the figures begin to emerge more clearly.

Artwork

Your Move

(1996)

by Daniel Martinez (b. 1957), Renee Petropoulis (b. 1954), Roger White (b. 1952)

Deaccessioned and removed; formerly located at Municipal Services Building Plaza, John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 15th and Broad Streets

Giant-sized versions of checker pieces, chess pieces, dominoes, bingo chips, and board game pieces are scattered all over the plaza

Artwork

Swann Memorial Fountain

(1924)

by Alexander Stirling Calder (1870 - 1945)

Logan Square, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street

Three bronze Native Americans that represent Philadelphia’s three main waterways: the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, and Wissahickon Creek.

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.

Event

#ArtPup Meet-Up & Party

September 6, 2018; Rain Date September 13, 2018

Bring your pup along for a fun-filled Yappy Hour at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences.

See the city’s sculpture through a new lens! Participate in a month-long series of public art photography workshops led by Philadelphia-based photographers for participants of all levels.