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Tanystropheus by Kari Reardon

Jeffrey Martin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:39:50 +0000

Just off the busy intersection of East Hennepin Avenue and Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, Hang It Framing Studio features this piece by Kari Reardon, titled Tanystropheus. This is a mixed media piece constructed out of steel, stone and cement. Tanystropheus was created and installed at this location in 2008.

This piece can be found at Hang It Framing Studio near the intersection of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue SE in Minneapolis.

Platonic Figure by Andrew Leicester

Jeffrey Martin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:50:30 +0000

This large stainless steel figure can be found at the University of Minnesota between Kenneth H. Keller Hall (formerly Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) and the Mechanical Engineering Building near Church Street SE, just north of Washington Avenue. This project was supported by the University of Minnesota Percent for Art in Public Places program, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Technology.

Baroque Fountain by Pietro Tacca

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:42:56 +0000

This bronze fountain, designed and cast by Pietro Tacca in 1620, sits outside the fireplace lounge on the first floor of Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. It was part of a trio of fountains cast between 1620 and 1630 in Florence, Italy. The other two remain in Florence. This fountain was donated to the University by business owner and philanthropist James Ford Bell in 1961.

For more information about public art at University of Minnesota, visit the Public Art on Campus page from the Weisman Art Museum.

Weatherman by Sakari Peltola

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:29:23 +0000

This two-piece limestone sculpture in St. Anthony Village was created in 2006 by Sakari Peltola of Finland as part of the International Stone Carving Symposium. This piece sits opposite Salo Park in the newly constructed mixed-used development that was once the popular Apache Plaza.

Theodore Wirth by Bill Rains

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:34:13 +0000

Theodore Wirth was instrumental in developing the Minneapolis Park system. He wanted to ensure that every child within the City of Minneapolis was no more than six blocks from a park.

In this composition, Wirth is surrounded by five children representing the diverse populations of Minneapolis and illustrating Wirth’s role in designing parks to be inviting to children. This work stands in Theodore Wirth Park in the southwestern corner of Minneapolis.

Antoinette and James by Jane Frees-Kluth

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:52:41 +0000

Antoinette and James are the names of the two children that straddle Penn Avenue in the Harrison Neighborhood of North Minneapolis, Antoinette on the east side and James on the west side. Both bronze sculptures sit atop of multicolored pedestal of drawings created by local children. This project is more commonly known as the Harrison Neighborhood Gateway.

These bronze sculptures sit atop pedestals comprised of drawings done by local children. This project was completed by Jane Frees-Kluth and installed at the current location in 1994.

Floyd B. Olson by Amarigo J. Brioschi

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:36:54 +0000

Floyd B. Olson (November 13, 1891– August 22, 1936) was a three-term Minnesota governor, who died in office at age 44. This memorial sculpture is located near Olson’s birthplace at 1013 11th Avenue North, along Olson Memorial Highway. A second copy of the statue was later installed on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall.

This memorial was sculpted by Amarigo Brioschi in conjunction with three associate sculptors; Carlo Brioschi, A.J. Brioschi and L.R. Kirchner.

Abramham Lincoln by Max Bachman

Jeffrey Martin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:16 +0000

This standing figure of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was created by Max Bachman in 1929. Lincoln faces the Victory Memorial to the northwest in the Victory Neighborhood of North Minneapolis. It is reproduction of a sculpture by August Saint-Gaudens.

Schell’s Beer Mural by Bill Diaz

Kevin D. Hendricks — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:52:47 +0000

In 2008 Bill Diaz led the Schell’s Beer mural project for Walldogs on Nicollet. They painted this mural on the south side of the Ungerman Construction building. Check out a photo gallery of the mural project in process.

Nicollet Field by Dawn Lane and Steve Lane

Kevin D. Hendricks — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:02:13 +0000

Dawn and Steve Lane painted the “Nicollet Field” mural on the recreation center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Minneapolis as part of the Nicollet Walldogs project. Check out a gallery of the mural painting in process.