Sea of the Ear

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Sea of the Ear
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ArtistTakashi Soga
Year2009
Typesteel
Dimensions430 cm× 730 cm× 180 cm(168 in× 288 in× 72 in)
LocationLincoln Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°6′18.581″N87°55′39.312″W / 43.10516139°N 87.92758667°W / 43.10516139; -87.92758667 Coordinates: 43°6′18.581″N87°55′39.312″W / 43.10516139°N 87.92758667°W / 43.10516139; -87.92758667
OwnerMilwaukee County

Sea of the Ear is a public sculpture by Takashi Soga located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sea of the Ear is a kinetic work made of galvanized steel and painted bright red. The artwork was commissioned by the Milwaukee County Percent for Art Program. [1]

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References

  1. Strohm, Natalie. "Noted artist Takashi Soga installs his first, custom Milwaukee sculpture May 6 and 7 in Lincoln Park". Press Release from Milwaukee County Percent for Art Program. Milwaukee Artists Resource Network. Retrieved 14 February 2013.