Sculpture

How sculptures from Expo ’74 shaped Spokane’s public art scene

How sculptures from Expo ’74 shaped Spokane’s public art scene
May 4—A new structure has popped up in Riverfront Park that tells the story of Expo ’74 as Spokane celebrates the 50th anniversary of the world’s fair. The abstract tower, located across the pond from the Looff Carrousel, is a replica of common wayfinding signs that were scattered throughout the fair marking each country’s exhibits. The temporary structure highlights the anniversary …

Iconic UGA Iron Horse landmark sculpture to be restored

Iconic UGA Iron Horse landmark sculpture to be restored
From UGA Today Iron Horse, a popular destination for tourists and University of Georgia students, will undergo restoration this summer. The sculpture will be temporarily removed from its current location along Highway 15 during the restoration process, and it will be reinstalled in late summer.Patty Curtis and her daughter, Alice Hugel, generously gifted the sculpture and the land on which it sits to the university this year. Amy Abbe, a local conservator, will assess the 12-foot, 2-ton sculptu