Public Art
Creativity thrives in St. Louis. Sculptures, murals, fountains, mosaics and memorials are part of the fabric of the streets and parks of our region. Public art goes beyond the expected idea of art. Public art in St. Louis extends to a wide range of innovative concepts, projects and programs. Explore the different areas of our community and the public art that enriches our lives below.
Scarecrow was inspired by the artist’s farm in upstate New York. Baechler had the idea to place a sculpture hovering over...
This larger than life bronze sculpture depicts a faceless Tai Chi practitioner in a basic pose known as Single Whip....
The egg-shaped form at the top of The Door of Return resembles a seed that has just split open or a mouth...
To create this work, Julian Opie begins with a video of two people walking. Using computer software, the artist eliminates...
In Untitled, Martin Puryear explores the idea of revolution around a fixed center and the subtly changing relationship of the sculpture to...
The simple shapes and bright color of Untitled(Ringed Figure) are reminiscent of Keith Haring-designed murals, playgrounds and public works from children’s hospitals,...
Claassen’s sculptures are often not what they seem to be. He creates a tension between the light tone of the...
Among the themes that run through Folon’s work are the alienation of modern man in a world of new technology...
Mimmo Paladino is inspired by the art and artifacts of diverse cultures. He combines images drawn from mathematics, science, and...
Since 1988, Fleming has placed her ceramic artwork in residential, educational, and corporate landscapes. Some pieces are practical furniture while...
A playful row of 14 colorful steel chairs paired in a variety of “dance” positions. The chairs seem to be...
As part of the Clayton Art Commission’s goal to “add to Clayton’s unique character and make public art intrinsic to...