List of public art in Madison, Wisconsin

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This is a list of public art in Madison, Wisconsin .

This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwork visible inside a museum.

TitleArtistYearLocation/GPS coordinatesMaterialDimensionsOwnerImage
Abraham Lincoln (replica) Adolph Weinman 1909 Bascom Hill
43°04′31″N89°24′13″W / 43.07532°N 89.40368°W / 43.07532; -89.40368 (Abraham Lincoln) 		Bronze Approx. 90 × 36 × 60 in. University of Wisconsin–Madison [1] Bascom Hall By Night.jpg
ACT William King 1979Olbrich Park Aluminium H. 26 ft. Olbrich Botanical Gardens [2] images here
Alexa Susan Walsh 1992Jenifer Street and Williamson StreetMetal, cast iron, industrial enamel, and concrete15' h × 9.5' wCity of Madison Public Art Collection [3] images here
Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain Frederick Clasgens 1925 Henry Vilas Zoo
43°03′36″N89°24′31″W / 43.0599°N 89.4086°W / 43.0599; -89.4086 (Annie C. Stewart Memorial Fountain) 		Marble Approx. H. 9 ft. 4 in. × W. 4 ft.City of Madison [4]
Asclepius - Greek God of Healing Harry Whitehorse ca. 1960s5001 Monona Dr. Aluminium Approx. H. 98 in. × W. 6 ft. [5]
Awakening George M. Cramer 1994 Chazen Museum of Art Bronze Approx. 72 × 36 × 36 in. University of Wisconsin–Madison
Balance Wheel Robert Gehrke 1998State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection building Steel 12 ft. Diam. × 22 in. D [6] State of Wisconsin [7] images here
Blue Lantern on Tripod Sid Boyum intersection of Atwood Ave. & Eastwood Drivepainted cast concrete104 in. H × 31 in. W × 54 in. D [8] City of Madison Public Art Collection [9] images here
Blue Urn with Dragon Sid Boyum intersection of Atwood Ave. & Jackson St.painted cast concrete66 in. H × 30 in. W × 28 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection [10] images here
Bronze Hosta Leaf Sylvia Beckman Olbrich Botanical Gardens bronze City of Madison Public Art Collection [11] images here
Bronze Tulip Leaf Sylvia Beckman Olbrich Botanical Gardens bronze City of Madison Public Art Collection [12] image here
Camp Randall Memorial Arch Lew Porter 1912Randall Ave. at W. Dayton St. 43°4′15.97″N89°24′33.67″W / 43.0711028°N 89.4093528°W / 43.0711028; -89.4093528 (Camp Randall Memorial Arch) Granite Approx. 36 × 36 × 15 ft. State of Wisconsin [13] Camp Randall arch.jpg
Capitol Square Fountains Sven Schunemann and Heidi Natura 2005Capitol Squarepolished paginated granite, bronzeCity of Madison Public Art Collection [14]
Chinese Fu Dog Lantern Sid Boyum Yahara Park and Canalpainted cast concrete85 in. × 29 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection [15] image here
Christ and the Children Mary Ann Lohman 1960s Edgewood College Metal Approx. H. 56 in. × W. 3 ft.Edgewood College [16] images here
Community James J. McFadden, Richard Zillman and Cathy Sheets 2009Revival Ridge Apartments at the corner of Allied Dr. & Jenewein Rd. steel City of Madison Public Art Collection [17] images here
Creature Abstract Head Sid Boyum intersection of Atwood Ave. & Eastwood Dr.painted cast concrete47 in. H × 31 in. W × 20 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection [18] images here
Dignified Figure with Tablet Sid Boyum Lowell Elementary School Gardenpainted cast concrete94 in. H × 35 in. W × 23 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection [19] image here
Dreamkeepers Dr. Evermor 2001211 S. Paterson St.Scrap metal30 ftThe Warren family [20]
Earth Flight Beth Sahagian 1988 University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Indiana limestone Approx. 4 ft. × 10 ft. × 10 ft. University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics [21]
Easter Island Sculpture Sid Boyum Lowell Elementary School Gardenpainted cast concrete67 in. H × 27 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection [22] images here
Faith Karl Bitter 1912 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite Approx. H. 15 ft. State of Wisconsin [23] WiscCap11.jpg
Fiddleheads Sylvia Beckman 1988 Olbrich Botanical Gardens Limestone Approx. H. 12 ft. × Diam. 5 ft.Olbrich Botanical Gardens [24] images here
Forward Jean Pond Miner Coburn 1895 Wisconsin Historical Society (original), Wisconsin State Capitol (replica)
43°04′29″N89°23′09″W / 43.0747°N 89.3858°W / 43.0747; -89.3858 (Forward) 		Bronze repousee Approx. 7 ft. 9 in. × 3 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. 6 in. State of Wisconsin [25] Forward 1893.jpg
Four Lakes Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Gray Sears 2009Frances Plaza between Frances Street and State Street granite, bronze City of Madison Public Art Collection [26] images here
Freedom of Communication James Watrous 1971 University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vilas Communication Hall Tesserae, plywood, epoxy & brass Approx. 18 ft. × 12 ft. 6 in. × 1 1/2 in.University of Wisconsin-Madison [27]
Gateway Project Edgar Jerome Jeter 19871401 S. Park St. Bronze & fiberglass Approx. H. 10 ft. [28] Bascom Hall By Night.jpg
Generations Richard Artschwager 1991 Chazen Museum of Art Steel, granite, concrete, Plexiglas & plants Approx. H. 32 ft. × W. 60 ft. × L. 155 ft. [29] Generations (Richard Artschwager).jpg
Gyre Thomas Stancliffe 2007Wisconsin State Revenue Buildingmetal [30]
Hans Christian Heg Paul Fjelde 1925 Wisconsin State Capitol Bronze Approx. 9 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. × 3 ft. State of Wisconsin [31] Hans C Heg.jpg
Hieroglyph O.V. Shaffer 1965 Madison Public Library Copper Approx. 12 ft. × 66 in. × 55 in.Madison Public Library [32]
Interspirit James Thomas Russell 1983 University of Wisconsin–Madison Stainless steel 2 parts. Approx. 12 ft. × 6 ft. 9 in. × 1 ft. 10 in.University of Wisconsin [33]
Justice James Watrous 1951 Dane County Courthouse 43°4′17.43″N89°23′3.42″W / 43.0715083°N 89.3842833°W / 43.0715083; -89.3842833 (Justice) Aluminium H. 9 ft.Dane County Courthouse [34]
Knowledge Karl Bitter 1912 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite Approx. H. 12 ft. State of Wisconsin [35] WiscCap10.jpg
Learning of the World Attilio Piccirilli 1917 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite H. 8 ft. × W. 40 ft. State of Wisconsin [36]
Let the Great Spirit Soar Harry Whitehorse 19912930 Lakeland Ave 43°5′25.26″N89°20′25.92″W / 43.0903500°N 89.3405333°W / 43.0903500; -89.3405333 (Let the Great Spirit Soar) Celtis woodApprox. H. 12 ft. × W. 22 in. [37]
Levitation of the Enchanted Princess Tony DeLap 1984121 E. Wilson St. Steel Approx. H. 11 ft. × W. 42 ft. [38]
Liberty Supported by the Law Karl Bitter 1910 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite Approx. H. 8 ft. × W. 40 ft. State of Wisconsin [39] WiscCap4.jpg
Living for the Dream Frank Brown 1993215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Bronze & stoneware Approx. 9 × 8 × 6 ft. City of Madison [40] image here
Madison Christopher Sproat 1987 Madison Federal Courthouse Aluminum, Lexan, acrylic, cold cathode glass tubing, steel, Plexiglas & neon Approx. 12 × 61 × 45 ft. United States General Services Administration [41]
Maquina William Conrad Severson 1994 University of Wisconsin–Madison, Engineering Hall Stainless steel Approx. H. 18 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison [42]
Mother and Child William Zorach 1930 Chazen Museum of Art Bronze Approx. 65 × 32 × 28 in. University of Wisconsin–Madison [43]
Nails' Tales Donald Lipski 2005Removed from Camp Randall Stadium concreteca. 20 ft. tall University of Wisconsin–Madison UW-Madison Field House.jpg
Prosperity and Abundance Karl Bitter 1912 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite Approx. H. 15 ft. State of Wisconsin [44] WiscCap10.jpg
Robert Kellner Memorial Caryl Yasko 1984 MacKenzie Environmental Education Center Concrete Approx. 5 ft. 10 in. × 13 ft. 2 in. × 8 ft. 4 in. State of Wisconsin [45]
Rotational Shift Andrea Blum 1987 University of Wisconsin–Madison – Computer Science Building Concrete Approx. 18 in. × 76 ft. × 120 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison [46]
Spare Time John Martinson 197911 W. Main St. – Rooftop Steel Approx. 11 ft. × 49 1/2 in. × 58 in. City of Madison [47] image here
Statue of Liberty (replica) Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi 1950 Warner Park Metal Approx. H. 9 ft. × W. 2 1/2 ft. [48]
Strength Karl Bitter 1912 Wisconsin State Capitol Granite Approx. H. 12 ft. State of Wisconsin [49] WiscCap17.jpg
The Timeless Current, Seeking a Place of Repose, Quietly Changes Kathleen Kasper-Noonan 1996 University of Wisconsin Law School Mixed media Approx. L. 75 ft.University of Wisconsin [50]
TimeKeeper Robert Curtis 1983Law Park Concrete, stainless steel, Cor-Ten steel & granite Approx. H. 11 × W. 16 × L. 24 ft. [51]
Untitled Cliff Garten 1996 University of Wisconsin–Madison, biotechnology & genetics center Glass & stainless steel [52]
Untitled Unknown5805 Hamersley Rd. Wood Approx. H. 18 ft. × W. 4 ft. [53]
Untitled Alan Tollakson 1980 Olbrich Botanical Gardens Indiana limestone Approx. 26 1/2 in. × 45 in. × 25 in.Olbrich Botanical Gardens [54]
Verex Syzygy O.V. Shaffer 1986150 E. Gilman St.
43°4′48.66″N89°23′10.68″W / 43.0801833°N 89.3863000°W / 43.0801833; -89.3863000 (Verex Syzygy) 		Stainless steel [55]
Water Links Athena Tacha 1997 University of Wisconsin–Madison, Waisman Center Concrete & evergreens 6 × 30 × 40 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison [56]
Waisman Building Blocks Steven Woodward 2000 University of Wisconsin–Madison, Waisman CenterRainbow granite Three pieces totaling approx. 2 × 16 × 4 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison [57]
William Dempster Hoard Gutzon Borglum 1922 University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Agriculture Bronze University of Wisconsin–Madison [58] William Dempster Hoard monument.jpg
Wisconsiana Lloyd Hamrol 1988General Executive Facilities Plaza Granite Approx. 12 × 84 × 92 ft. State of Wisconsin [59]
Wisconsin (also known as Forward) Daniel Chester French 1914 Wisconsin State Capitol Bronze H. 15 ft. 5 in. State of Wisconsin [60] Lady Wisconsin.jpg
Wisdom, Thought, and Reflection Adolph Weinman 1917 Wisconsin State Capitol State of Wisconsin [61] WiscCap3AAW.jpg
UpdraftMichael A. Burns2016Brittingham Park, near Main St. and Brittingham Place
43°03′53″N89°23′46″W / 43.0647°N 89.3961°W / 43.0647; -89.3961 (Updraft) 		Cor-Ten steel25' high × 30' wide × 30' deepCity of Madison

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  2. ↑ "ACT, (sculpture)". Heritage Preservation SOS! survey of NEA Art in Public Places. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. ↑ "Alexa". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Hieroglyph, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  5. ↑ "Asclepius - Greek God of Healing, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  6. ↑ "Balance Wheel, Sculpture – Free Standing". Robert J. Gehrke. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
  7. ↑ "Balance Wheel, (sculpture)". Wisconsin Arts Board, Percent for Art Program. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  8. ↑ "Sculpture – Free Standing". Robert J. Gehrke. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
  9. ↑ "Blue Lantern on Tripod". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  10. ↑ "Blue Lantern on Tripod". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  11. ↑ "Bronze Hosta Leaf". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  12. ↑ "Bronze Tulip Leaf". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  13. ↑ "Camp Randall Memorial Arch, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  14. ↑ "Capitol Square Fountains". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  15. ↑ "Chinese Fu Dog Lantern". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  16. ↑ "Christ and the Children, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  17. ↑ "Community". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  18. ↑ "Creature Abstract Head". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  19. ↑ "Dignified Figure with Tablet". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  20. ↑ "Obituary of Donald Dean Warren". madison.com. Dec 11, 2011. Don's biggest public gift "landed" secretly overnight in front of his office community which he named "The Dream Keepers."
  21. ↑ "Earth Flight, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  22. ↑ "Easter Island Sculpture". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  23. ↑ "Faith, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  24. ↑ "Fiddleheads, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  25. ↑ "Forward, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  26. ↑ "Four Lakes". Public Art Collection. City of Madison. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  27. ↑ "Freedom of Communication, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  28. ↑ "Gateway Project, (sculpture)". Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1991. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  29. ↑ "Generations, (sculpture)". Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1991. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  30. ↑ "Gyre". ArtMap. Wisconsin Arts Board. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
  31. ↑ "Hans Christian Heg, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  32. ↑ "Hieroglyph, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  33. ↑ "Interspirit, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  34. ↑ "Justice, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  35. ↑ "Knowledge, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  36. ↑ "Learning of the World, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1991. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  37. ↑ "Let the Great Spirit Soar, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1991. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  38. ↑ "Levitation of the Enchanted Princess, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  39. ↑ "Liberty Supported by the Law, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  40. ↑ "Living the Dream, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  41. ↑ "Madison, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  42. ↑ "Maquina, (sculpture)". Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 2002. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  43. ↑ "Mother and Child, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  44. ↑ "Prosperity and Abundance, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  45. ↑ "Robert Kellner Memorial, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  46. ↑ "Rotational Shift, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  47. ↑ "Spare Time, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  48. ↑ "Statue of Liberty Replica, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  49. ↑ "Strength, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  50. ↑ "The Timeless Current, Seeking a Place of Repose, Quietly Changes, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  51. ↑ "TimeKeeper, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  52. ↑ "Untitled, (sculpture)". Wisconsin Arts Board. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
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  54. ↑ "Untitled, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  55. ↑ "Verex Syzygy, (sculpture)". A Common Joy. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1991. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  56. ↑ "Water Links, (sculpture)". Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1997. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  57. ↑ "Waisman Building Blocks, (sculpture)". Wisconsin Arts Board, Percent for Art Program. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  58. ↑ "William Dempster Hoard, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  59. ↑ "Wisconsiana, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  60. ↑ "Forward, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1985. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  61. ↑ "Wisdom, Thought, and Reflection, (sculpture)". Save Outdoor Sculpture!. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 1993. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
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