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.
Dimensions: 66″ x 31″ x 24″ Year Completed: 2011 Material: Bronze Owner: Saint Louis University
The Mural Mile is located along the Riverfront between Victor and Chouteau Avenues, south of the Gateway Arch. Started in 1997,...
** This piece is no longer on display. Please see our Retired Public Art Installations page for more information. The green...
Igor Mitoraj is inspired by ancient cultures and particularly characters from Greek and Roman mythology. His work varies in scale...
Leila Daw designed the original Site Plan that leads from the MetroLink stop to the front of the Scottrade Center....
Serra’s first impression when he visited the site was how the flat landscape created an overwhelming sense of sky. He...
Walking Figure poses motionless in front of the Gateway Foundation building, stuck forever in walking stance but never gaining any ground....
The Court of Honor, completed in 1948, is the World War II companion to the Soldier’s Memorial, which is a monument to...
Animals Always is the world’s largest public zoo sculpture. It contains more than 60 recognizable animals, including elephants, penguins, giraffes and...
The original plaster model of the statue of the Crusader King, Louis IX of France, stood at the main entrance...
The bronze Baboon, with mouth agape, is a multi-purpose work of public art: it uses one of the more popular animals...