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Fun sculptures by Spanish artist Santi Flores. He says they are figures showing individuality but demonstrating we can all come together . . . maybe. I just saw all these hands raised like excited children waving a greeting. They're lots of fun on Broadway between 40th and 38th Streets. I like the way they look like they're tickling the buildings.
The State Emblem of Wyoming, the "Cowboy State", is a "Bucking Horse and Rider", and the State Sport is "Rodeo".
So, this large-scale bronze sculpture on the West lawn of the State Capitol Building is entirely appropriate. The statue and its base stand18 feet tall (5.5m), and is named by the sculptor, Ed Fraughton, "The Spirit of Wyoming".
Penetanguishene -Ontario
Minolta AF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 D APO
The Meeting statue is a celebration of two people, two faiths and two distinct cultures coming together 400 years ago. In 1615, Chief Aenon of the Huron Wendat presents the Wampum belt, a symbolic gesture of friendship and alliance to welcome Samuel de Champlain and the French people to their land.
The simple and elegant memorial to the 263 Staten Island residents who died on 9/11 and the WTC bombing in 1993.
A separate memorial near the site honors the 73 Staten Island
responders who have since died from exposure to the toxins downtown from the collapse of the buildings. Designed by architect Masayuki (Masa) Sono.
This memorial puts a face to a name. Inside the wings are profiles of each person; their date of birth; what they did and who they worked for. It reminds you of how we all play a part in making the world work.
Downtown Redding, California
Quite a show above a downtown plaza that we just happened onto! On a website I saw the numerous sponsors and volunteers referred to as "Umbrella Allies."
Excerpt from popupshop.discoverbelleville.ca/:
Pop-ups on the Bay has been infused with murals to showcase our culture and draw from the amazing talent that exists in our region. 14 artists have painted on site to bring 15 designs to life in the park creating a space for artistic expression and celebration.
Sugar Mama's Bake Shoppe
DEVOUR BAKED GOODIES - LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Krysten and Joanne are the mother-daughter duo behind Sugar Mama’s; their pop-up shop is an extension of their storefront at the corner of North Front and Bell Blvd. Their business is family run and they love pleasing their customers with tasty treats. You will find a variety of baked goods including ice cream cake slices, cake pops, cupcakes, cheesecakes, butter tarts and more!
Artist Santi Flores exhibit "Here" installed in the Garment District. A total of 14 pieces each one covered in different colors and designs meant to symbolize unity, diversity and individuality.
Excerpt from www.artintheopen.ca/explore#force:
Force
Karoly Veress
Sculpture
13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth Avenue St. Catharines
A circle is a beautiful shape but it is closed and nothing can go out and nothing can come in. This circle is open and the resulting force is like that of a powerful magnet. In life one must allow the movement of forces in and out of one’s soul and one’s self.
Excerpt from www.instagram.com/townplacehk/p/Cv4QO1NyJpT/:
The painting of the staircase is reflecting the history of Captain Sand's Slip (山市船臺) & also the origin of the name - Sands Street.
Captain Sand's Slip is a Patent Slip that has an inclined plane extending from shoreline into water, featuring a "cradle" onto which a ship is first floated, and a mechanism to haul the ship, attached to the cradle, out of the water onto a slip. Captain Sand's slip was one of Sai Wan's most influential shipyard in the 1860s, and focused on constructing and repairing small ships.
Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor and pianist. He was born in Lowestoft in 1913; this statue of him as a boy, looking out to sea was unveiled in Lowestoft on the 10/11/2025. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Britten
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naksan:
Naksan (Camel Mountain) is a mountain in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is 125 metres (410 ft) tall. It and Namsan are well known for their panoramic views of downtown Seoul.
The mountain and its surrounding area are Naksan Park, which is a public park maintained by the city government since 2002.
Excerpt from www.timeout.com/hong-kong/art/best-street-art-and-graffit...:
Ki Ling Lane and Chung Ching Street, Sai Ying Pun
In efforts to revitalise certain old buildings and new residential complexes in Sai Yin Pun, Ki Ling Lane and Chung Ching Street were given a colourful facelift with murals featuring themes of art and music by nine local and international artists. Whether you’re looking for a kaleidoscopic canvas for your next selfie or simply interested in seeing the neighbourhood in a new light, Art Lane should be your next port of call.
EN:: Best photographed at night when there are no background distractions, this art installation in a pond in the Tiergarten, Berlin. spoke to me of the adjustments societies had to make to the advent of shopping trolleys in supermarkets.
The very functional trolley that came after the advent of self service shopping coupled with carparks, meant that shoppers able to walk the trolley out of hte shopping centres and leave them strewn around the environs. Then came the temptation for anti-social individuals to take the trolleys further, dumping them in ornamental ponds, lakes even rivers.
Artistically this appealed because of the duplication by reflection, the waterline not immediately apparent.
The visible memory has remained, but the artist, the gallery and the specific location have all faded from memory. However, we would be most pleased to have any of that information, if there is any viewer who recognizes or recalls this installation.
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D:: Diese Kunstinstallation lässt sich am besten nachts fotografieren, wenn es keine Ablenkungen im Hintergrund gibt. Sie befindet sich in einem Teich im Tiergarten in Berlin. Es sprach mir von den Anpassungen, die Gesellschaften an die Einführung von Einkaufswagen in Supermärkten vornehmen mussten.
Der sehr funktionelle Einkaufswagen, der nach dem Aufkommen des Selbstbedienungseinkaufs in Verbindung mit Parkplätzen auf den Markt kam, ermöglichte es den Käufern, den Einkaufswagen mit dem Wagen aus den Einkaufszentren herauszunehmen und ihn in der Umgebung verstreut zurückzulassen. Dann kam die Versuchung für unsoziale Menschen, die Karren weiter zu transportieren und sie in Zierteichen, Seen und sogar Flüssen abzuladen.
(Explore: 4 June 23)
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Our back story::
On our very first day in Berlin, we had so enjoyed many significant landmarks and encounters with people, that we just had to do some more exploring that night. As the night settled and the traffic quietened we were prepared to take our car into this unfamiliar city (driving on the other side of the road from what we are familiar with!) so quieter places like the Tiergarten seemed wise. We found it full of surprises - this art installation being one of them.
Excerpt from www.citywindsor.ca/residents/Culture/Windsor-Sculpture-Pa...:
Scott McKay
Claim Post, 2011
Painted steel, 305 x 270 x 80 centimetres
London sculptor Scott McKay has staked his claim in Windsor's riverfront parks with the addition of his 10-foot steel sculpture Claim Post, the 41st sculpture to join the park's collection.
Claim Post was installed in 2012. Designed to attract attention and mark a significant location, it is located at the foot of Oak Street in the Windsor Sculpture Park. According to its creator, "Claim Post marks the potential and proven resources in a vibrant city." It is also a narrative of the sculptor's creative process.
Created from steel, the 7-foot blue pole features flowing yellow, red and orange ribbons representing creative energy, while the post draws on the strength of community.
Closer view of the mesh panels in the perevious image. The hangings include the butterfly, but a closer look shows a fish and a number of hanging pots with plants.
Excerpt from www.yingnflo.com/en/locations/hong-kong-admiralty/:
At the crossroads between Admiralty and Wan Chai, and adjacent to the Pacific Place commercial area, Ying'nFlo, Wesley Admiralty, Hong Kong welcomes Next-Gen travellers who seek affordably brilliant basics near a vibrant arts and music scene, the hottest nightlife hangouts and great dining.
Excerpt from archivist.kr:
Button (Even Life) is a metaphorical work with buttons as its subject among the object works. It is a series of sculptures in Seosomun-dong, and it recognizes the button circle as life, and metaphorically expresses the people living different lives by making each button different. 'Even Life' contains the meaning of living a positive, bright life of helping and relying on each other, rather than an anxious and unstable life of odd numbers.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station:
East Tsim Sha Tsui (尖東) is a station of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system of Hong Kong. It is currently an intermediate station on the Tuen Ma line.
The station was built to alleviate surface traffic jams and passenger congestion at Kowloon Tong station. The distance from Hung Hom to the station is about one kilometre with the journey time of around two minutes.
This station is linked with Tsim Sha Tsui station of the Tsuen Wan line by subways (underground pedestrian tunnels).
Excerpt from www.monstermonth.ca/about/:
For over two decades, Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo has been decorating the streets of Elora with a unique collection of lantern sculptures.
During the month of October, visitors started coming to Elora from all over Southern Ontario to see the display.
In 2007, Julie Denneny and a crew of community volunteers brought the Monster March, a non-motorized parade that encourages families (including pets!) to dress up in their favourite costumes and participate, and it has been a main event during Monster Month ever since.
As popularity grew, local artists, community groups, businesses, and other organizations started adding themed events, leading to the name “Monster Month in Elora.”
In 2017, Sensational Elora, with the support of some generous sponsors, purchased the collection of the monsters, known as The Twilight Zoo, subsequently organizing storage, repair, lighting, and installation of the 100+ wire sculptures. They also accepted responsibility for the Monster March parade. Next, they organized a Monster Month Committee, with representation from all participating organizations, created a website featuring all events and started marketing a coordinated “Monster Month in Elora.” event.
Spooky-themed events and haunted offerings throughout Centre Wellington include a Self-Guided Tour, Spirit and Ghost Walks, Spooky Stables, Lantern Tours, Magicians, “Monster March”, a haunted house, guided tours and theme movies. The list of events continues to grow each year, with over 50 events from more than 20 community partners in 2024.