Fountain of Reflection

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Fountain of Reflection
Phi Mu Fountain
Fountain of Reflection
Artist George Tsutakawa
Year1962 (1962)
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 47°39′32″N122°18′26.7″W / 47.65889°N 122.307417°W / 47.65889; -122.307417

Fountain of Reflection (sometimes referred to as Phi Mu Fountain) [1] is a 1962 [2] fountain and sculpture by George Tsutakawa, installed on the campus of the University of Washington, in Seattle. [3] The work is installed outside McMahon Hall. [4]

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References

  1. "Fountain of Reflection, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture! . Smithsonian Institution.
  2. Updike, Robin (1997-12-20). "George Tsutakawa -- February 22, 1910 - December 18, 1997 -- Artist Melded Traditions". The Seattle Times . Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  3. Kromer, Ed (2023-01-25). "The Art of Founders Hall". Foster Business Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  4. Marmor, Jon (1998-03-01). "George Tsutakawa, 1910-1998". UW Magazine — University of Washington Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-04-14.