If walking on the grounds of the Ashland University campus, one can sometimes hear the melodious clashing of metal. The source of the cacophony is Auriculum, 1973 a kinetic metal sculpture by late Cleveland sculptor John Clague. Auriculum, 1973 a…
Hot waxing outdoor sculpture and ballet are rarely included in the same sentence, but sometimes the two overlap, or should we say, they are brought together. The sculpture Cabriole by Jimilu Mason illustrates a ballet move as performed by three…
The warm and humid weather of southeastern United States is perfect place to raise sugarcane. Though the plant is native to Asia, the tall perennial grass can be found growing in the fields surrounding Houma, Louisiana. It is also where…
With the emergence of spring, it was time for the McKay Lodge Conservation staff to reinstall the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial after a conservation treatment of the zinc monument that normally stands in the Village of Patchogue,…
Henry Gassaway Davis was an important figure for the history of West Virginia as both a successful businessman and politician. The city of Elkins and Charleston, West Virginia have identical equestrian outdoor bronze statues to commemorate Henry Gassaway Davis. A…
Luis Jiménez was an American sculptor born in El Paso, Texas. He is best known for his colorful stylized fiberglass sculptures featuring both American and Mexican themes. The unique and bold forms of his sculptures provide a striking addition to…
When one thinks of sculpture maintenance, it is usually works of art located in public spaces outdoors, but sometimes sculpture maintenance involves works of art installed indoors. One such sculpture is The Town Ho's Story, 1993 by Frank Stella located…
Steps away from busy Second Avenue in downtown Seattle, Washington, one can find a natural reprieve on the plaza of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. This "contemplative retreat" as described by the artist Isamu Noguchi is an outdoor sculpture…
Stone specialist Marcin Pikus was asked by All Hallows Guild to provide much needed conservation work to significant Medieval stone features in Bishop’s Garden, a part of the 59 acres of the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. Marcin Pikus holds a…
Public art should be, as the name implies, available to the public. But sometimes public access to art is not healthy for the art. Take the case of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN carved in white marble by Jacques Jouvenal and erected in…