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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.

 

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Electrical Boxes

Central West End

Dimensions: 4′ x 2′ x 3′ Material: Painted signal boxes Owner: City of St. Louis

Fountain of Living Water

Central West End

Dimensions: 5′ x 4′ x 4′ Material: Stainless steel Owner: City of St. Louis

Frontenac West End Cleaners Mural

Central West End

Dimensions: 30′ Material: Paint Owner: City of St. Louis

Gox No. 9

Central West End

Dimensions: 6′ x 4′ x 2′ Year Completed: 1975 Material: Stainless steel Owner: Laumeier Sculpture Park

Hawthorne Tree

St. Louis County

Abstraction and figuration blend together in Hawthorne Tree. Reminiscent of a gnarled and thorny tree found in Witkin’s native South...

Juggling Joker

Central West End

This People Figurine was part of the 2001 People Project sponsored by the Regional Arts Commission. The project showcased the talent of...

Kardia

University City

Kardia is a brilliantly colored glass artwork in the east wall of the Regional Arts Commission gallery. Kardia–Greek for heart–is the metaphoric...

Kate Chopin

Central West End

Dimensions: 18″ x 18″ x 16″ Year Completed: 2012 Material: Bronze Owner: West End Association

Memorial to Gary Griffin

Central West End

Dimensions: 6′ x 5′ x 2′ Year Completed: 2011 Material: Glazed clay tiles, concrete Owner: New City School

Mercury Teasing the Eagle of Jupiter

Central West End

Ruckstull made the statue of Mercury (with nudity tactfully hidden by a flowing cloth) teasing an oversized Eagle of Jupiter...

Old Newsboy Statue

Central West End

The Old Newsboy Statue was originally commissioned by Ted Wetterau. Unfortunately, Ted passed away prior to the statue’s permanent placement. Since Mr....

Pope John Paul II

Central West End

Dimensions: 8′ Year Completed: 1999 Material: Bronze Owner: City of St. Louis