List of public art in Palm Springs, California
Appearance
The city of Palm Springs, California has an extension public art collection. In 2020, Thrillist said, "Modern public art is everywhere in Palm Springs, from artist David Černý’s unsettling Babies installation to Instagrammer-baiting angel wings, stunning murals, sculptures, and even 40 art benches curated by The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission."[1]
List of works
[edit]The following works have been installed in Palm Springs:
- Agua Caliente Women
- Artificial Rock #131
- Babies (Černý)[2]
- Banned Booty[3]
- Bust of Sonny Bono[4]
- Dance of the Forest Nymphs[5]
- Forever Marilyn[6][7]
- George Floyd mural
- Isabelle by Julian Voss-Andreae[8]
- La Casa de Miguel[9]
- Mural of George Floyd[10][11]
- Palm Springs AIDS Memorial[12][13][14]
- Pillars of Palm Springs[15]
- Rainmaker Fountain (2000) by David Morris[8][16]
- Reclining Figure 1956 by Henry Moore
- Red Dragon[17][18]
- Robolights
- Square Waves[19]
- Statue of Frank Bogert[20]
- Statue of Lucille Ball
- Statue of Sonny Bono
- A Tale of Survival[3]
- TOT[21]
- Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 3
- The Warrior
- A Wing and a Prayer, Palm Springs International Airport[22]
- Woman in Glasses by James Haunt & Zes MSK[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Najafi, Leila (2020-11-30). "The Southern California Desert Is One Massive, Trippy Outdoor Gallery". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "'The Babies'". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b Wilson, Janet (2022-10-19). "Palm Springs Airport Commission approves one artwork, postpones vote on second". The Desert Sun. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Sonny Bono Statue". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Dance of the Forest Nymphs, (sculpture)". siris-artinventories.si.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Judge Temporarily Halts 'Forever Marilyn" Statue Dispute". NBC Palm Springs. 2024-01-04. Archived from the original on 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Albani-Burgio, Paul (2023-12-04). "Palm Springs council opens door to 'Forever Marilyn' staying in place; more votes to come". The Desert Sun. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ a b c "Explore Public Art in the Oasis". www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com. 2024-04-09. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Talkington, Mark (2023-11-10). "Mural dedication at 'place of hope and healing' brings opportunity for public reminder of Palm Springs' ties to sister city". The Palm Springs Post. Archived from the original on 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Larsen, Tatum (2024-04-02). "Palm Springs Public Arts Commission considers new location for George Floyd Mural". KESQ. Archived from the original on 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "April 5 Daily Briefing: Delayed decision over George Floyd mural, key hire coming for Library Foundation, and more". The Palm Springs Post. 2024-04-05. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Balchan, Kendall (2023-09-21). "Years in the making, Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture now faces public backlash; redesign is being discussed". The Palm Springs Post. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Burgio-Albani, Paul (2024-03-21). "After controversy, town hall on new design for Palm Springs AIDS memorial draws 50 people". The Desert Sun. Archived from the original on 2024-04-07. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Reimer, Alex (2023-09-20). "Locals outraged over proposed Palm Springs AIDS Memorial that looks like a gaping, well, you know…". Queerty. Archived from the original on 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "New "Pillars of Palm Springs" Sculpture Unveiled". NBC Palm Springs. 2024-04-16. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Lang, Derrik J. (2021-07-21). "Rainmaker Fountain Began Palm Springs' Quest for Public Art". Palm Springs Life. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Gray, Eric (2024-01-08). "Red Dragon Sculpture To Be Dedicated In Old Las Palmas Neighborhood in Palm Springs -". pstribune.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "City Officials and Community Dedicate 'Red Dragon' Sculpture". NBC Palm Springs. 2024-01-11. Archived from the original on 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Square Waves, (sculpture)". siris-artinventories.si.edu. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Reyes, Jesus; Jimenez, Crystal (2022-05-17). "Palm Springs will begin removing Frank Bogert statue today". KESQ. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Blueskye, Brian (2021-12-19). "New splashy sculpture to be installed at Palm Springs Swim Center". The Desert Sun. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "A Wing and a Prayer - Palm Springs, CA - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
External links
[edit]- Murals, City of Palm Springs Public Arts Commission