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2. www.sftravel.com › article › your-guide-to-sanYour Guide to San Francisco's Public Art | San Francisco Travel

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   San Francisco’s ethos of innovation, spirit of creativity, and pleasant year-round climate all work together to make the city the perfect place for public art. Here are some of our favorite selections of the inspiring artwork you’ll see when you’re out and about.

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     Mosaic stairs that scale our steep hills, sky-high...

3. secretsanfrancisco.com › sf-iconic-sculptures10 Of San Francisco’s Most Iconic Sculptures

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   • The Thinker. Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker (ca. 1880, cast ca.1904) is a world-famous sculpture depicting a nude male deep in thought, originally conceived as the poet Dante but later evolving to include all poets and creators.
   • Yoda Fountain. Jedi Master Yoda found home atop a fountain outside of the Letterman Digital Arts Center in 2005. Since then he has graced this galaxy with his presence to the delight of Star Wars fans everywhere.
   • Wave Organ. The Wave Organ, created by artists Peter Richards and George Gonzalez in 1986, is an acoustic sculpture activated by the waves of the San Francisco Bay.
   • Hearts in San Francisco. In 2004, Nancy Bechtle and Ellen Magin Newman started the Hearts in San Francisco project to benefit the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

4. www.sfartscommission.org › experience-art › public-artSan Francisco Arts Commission

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   San Francisco is home to one of the largest and most diverse public art collections in the country. From the airport to the zoo, the Arts Commission ensures that all city residents, workers and visitors have access to world-class art in everyday settings.

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6. sf.curbed.com › maps › sf-public-art-mapMap: San Francisco’s best public art installations - Curbed SF

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   Aug 10, 2017 · Public art around San Francisco runs the gamut from the earthy—think Andy Goldsworthy's statues made of trees and earth in the Presidio—to high tech, like the kinetic sculpture Firefly in the...

7. www.sfartscommission.org › programs › public-artPublic art enhances the beauty of San Francisco's public ...

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   Public art enhances the beauty of San Francisco's public buildings and spaces. We are committed to promoting a diverse and stimulating cultural environment to enrich the lives of the City’s residents, visitors and employees. Explore Public Art in San Francisco. Learn More.

8. www.sftravel.com › arts-culture › public-artPublic Art - San Francisco Travel

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   Mosaic stairs that scale our steep hills, sky-high illuminated installations along large buildings, and murals that tell forgotten or overlooked histories—these are just some examples of the art that surrounds you in San Francisco.

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   What is San Francisco's public art like?

   • Public art around San Francisco runs the gamut from the earthy—think Andy Goldsworthy's statues made of trees and earth in the Presidio—to high tech, like the kinetic sculpture Firefly in the Tenderloin, which moves with the wind and lights up at night.

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   Why is public art important in San Francisco?

   • Public art enhances the beauty of San Francisco's public buildings and spaces. We are committed to promoting a diverse and stimulating cultural environment to enrich the lives of the City’s residents, visitors and employees. Explore Public Art in San Francisco Robert Minervini, Bay Area Hyper-Naturalism, 2019.

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   What is San Francisco known for?

   • San Francisco is known for its large and diverse public art collections. The Arts Commission ensures that all city residents, workers and visitors have access to world-class art in everyday settings. For example, San Francisco is home to the SOMA West Skate Park and The Saturn Clock.

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   Which public art projects have been completed in San Francisco?

   • You can explore recently completed Arts Commission managed public art projects around San Francisco, such as those at the San Francisco International Airport, Central Subway, and Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit projects.

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   What is San Francisco's tallest piece of public art?

   • At 92 feet tall, Venus is San Francisco’s tallest piece of public art, having still held that honor since it was completed in 2017. Designed and created by Lawrence Argent, a Denver-based visual artist behind the mammoth monolith, the swirling statue of Venus is open to the public at Trinity Place.

   The 12 Best Public and Street Art Works in San Francisco - SFist

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   What are the best examples of outdoor public and street art?

   • With that in mind, here's a list of what we believe are currently the twelve best examples of outdoor public and street art —including a few boarded-up storefront murals slated to stick around for at least a couple more months — in San Francisco to enjoy while practicing proper social distancing.

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10. sfist.com › 2020/09/04 › the-12-best-public-andThe 12 Best Public and Street Art Works in San Francisco - SFist

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    Sep 4, 2020 · SF’s filled with vibrant public art pieces that invite tourists and locals alike to gawk at them. Arguably, there's no better time than now to see some of our city's best left-of-center outdoor...