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New York Gets Its Very Own “Little Prince” Sculpture

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Marking the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s book, a bronze statue of the beloved traveler can now be seen on Fifth Avenue.

Posted inNews

Stone Buddha Found in Egypt Sheds Light on India’s Influence

by Rhea Nayyar April 27, 2023April 28, 2023

The statue provides evidence of Indian trade relations with the Ancient Roman Empire by way of Egypt.

Posted inArt

Bharti Kher’s Monumental “Ancestor” Sculpture Watches Over Central Park

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

The artist says her sculpture of a mother figure, located at the southeast entrance of the park, represents “a guide to search and honor our past histories.”

Posted inNews

Ukraine Tears Down Kyiv’s Massive “Soviet Friendship” Monument

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

The capital city will also rename 467 locations currently named after Russians.

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Statue of Nisqually Environmentalist and Tribal Leader Will Represent Washington at US Capitol

by Sarah Rose Sharp April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Billy Frank Jr. spent his life examining and advocating on behalf of treaty rights and environmental protections.

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New York Will Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg With a Statue in Brooklyn

by Hakim Bishara September 21, 2020November 5, 2020

The governor will appoint a commission to select an artist and choose a location for the statue of the Brooklyn-born Supreme Court justice.

Posted inIn Brief

UK Unveils Its First Public Statue of a Historic Black Woman

Avatar photo by Allison Meier July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

Last Thursday, a monumental statue of Mary Seacole was unveiled in London.

Posted inIn Brief

$260M Plan to Resurrect Ancient Wonder of the World Aims to Save Greek Island’s Economy

by Claire Voon November 9, 2015November 9, 2015

The Colossus of Rhodes, destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BCE, may soon rise again, redesigned and totally tricked out for the 21st century.

Posted inArt

The Only Five Public Statues of Historic Women in NYC

Avatar photo by Allison Meier July 31, 2015August 19, 2015

Setting aside the allegorical females and fictional heroines like Lewis Carroll’s Alice, who are the historic women honored in New York’s public statuary?

Posted inOpinion

Disney Does the Right Thing and Removes Bill Cosby Bust from Theme Park

by Laura C. Mallonee July 8, 2015

Bill Cosby was once the United States’ favorite funny man.

Posted inIn Brief

Plans for Mammoth Mother Canada Memorial Provoke Outrage

by Laura C. Mallonee June 29, 2015June 29, 2015

There’s something about pristine, mountainous landscapes that has inspired some of the tackiest public monuments in recent decades.

National Portrait Gallery Announces the 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
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National Portrait Gallery Announces the 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition

The first prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the Smithsonian museum’s collection.

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