
Sculpture
The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:16The statue of the late mayor will be removed from storage, repaired, refurbished and relocated to an undisclosed location.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Ardmore artist uses human ashes to craft ceramic memorials
Grieving clients send cremated remains to Ahava Memorials, where artist Daniel Hoffman transforms ashes into ceramic art.
1 month ago
Listen 3:02Kensington’s Peace Park opens with new Mural Arts sculpture made from disassembled firearms
The park’s centerpiece is its Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture featuring disassembled weapons collected during gun buyback events in 2024.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07The sculpture will be displayed at the pier through June. Visit Philadelphia is seeking public input on its permanent location.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway
Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.
1 year ago
Listen 1:05When the giant acrylic bust was erected, Miguel Antonio Horn’s father was undergoing cancer treatment and his survival was not guaranteed. It’s now revived, scars and all.
1 year ago
Listen 1:25The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Philly’s elements
Visitors trying to get a photo of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional Philly world champion will also see conservators cleaning it.
1 year ago
The Bicentennial Bell returns to public view in Philadelphia
Project leaders said the Bicentennial Bell Garden would be completed and open to the public by mid to late June.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16How did Pa. become the ‘gateway’ to Easter egg decorating? A Glencairn Museum exhibit explains
The art form introduced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and shared by other German and Eastern European immigrants continues to be practiced by Pennsylvania artists today.
1 year ago
Come in for a Filipino ‘Group Hug’ at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
Artist Risa Puno mines her Filipino family heritage to design an interactive game based on communal care.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05A protégé of Albert Barnes amassed his own art collection worth millions. Now it’s for sale
Sidney Rothberg's multi-million dollar collection is briefly on view for free before it goes to auction.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Historical Society spotlights a century of Philly public art by women
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania partnered with the Association for Public Art for their exhibit, "Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women."
2 years ago
The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself
A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.
2 years ago
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