The Big Art Collections

Outdoor sculpture & installations

Explore works documented in outdoor settings. Historical outdoor presentation is a useful reference, but engineering, climate and maintenance requirements must be assessed for each new location.

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250 works selected by documented type, materials or installation history.

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Image from the project source for Urban Imprint
Image: nassia-inglessis.com ↗
outdoor

Urban Imprint ↗

Studio INI, led by Nassia Inglessis

interactive kinetic architectural installation

Project details & references
Year / version
2019
Documented at
A/D/O by MINI, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York
Project context
A/D/O by MINI, Brooklyn, NYCxDesign 2019; STUDIO INI’s conceptual and material account
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Image from the project source for Ursa Minor
Image: jenlewinstudio.com ↗© 2026 Jen Lewin Studio. All rights reserved. (as credited at source)
outdoor

Ursa Minor ↗

Jen Lewin

interactive illuminated sculpture

Project details & references
Materials
infinity mirrors, LEDs
Year / version
2022
Documented at
Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada
Project context
2022 studio project and debut configuration; SCOPE Miami Beach 2022 announcement
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Verified artwork imageImage: melchin.org ↗
outdoor

Wake ↗

Mel Chin Studio with UNC Asheville STEAM Studio students, faculty, staff and community collaborators

temporary monumental animatronic installation

Project details & references
Materials
wood, steel, fiberglass, electronic and mechanical components, paint
Year / version
2018
Documented at
Times Square, New York
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Verified artwork imageImage: tomfruin.com ↗
outdoor

Watertower ↗

Tom Fruin; lighting sequences by Ryan Holsopple

illuminated rooftop sculpture

Project details & references
Materials
found plexiglass, steel, bolts
Year / version
2012
Documented at
Rooftop of 20 Jay Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York
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Verified artwork imageImage: composites.umaine.edu ↗
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Wave Cloud II ↗

George Sherwood

kinetic sculpture

Project details & references
Materials
stainless steel
Year / version
2016
Documented at
Garden near the Advanced Structures and Composites Center entrance, Flagstaff Road, University of Maine, Orono, Maine
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Verified artwork imageImage: johnflemingartist.com ↗© 2026 - John Fleming (as credited at source)
outdoor

Western Tapestry ↗

John Fleming with participating Market community painters

suspended community-painted metal installation

Project details & references
Materials
painted aluminum strips, LED lighting
Year / version
2017 (completed for June 29 opening)
Documented at
Western Avenue beneath Desimone Bridge, Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington
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Verified artwork imageImage: artsology.com ↗Photo: Artsology. (as credited at source)
outdoor

Wind Sculpture VII ↗

Yinka Shonibare

monumental public sculpture

Project details & references
Materials
steel armature, hand-painted fiberglass resin cast, gold leaf
Year / version
2016
Documented at
National Museum of African Art entrance, Washington, District of Columbia
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Verified artwork imageImage: nedkahn.com ↗
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Wind Silos ↗

Ned Kahn

wind-responsive architectural façade

Project details & references
Materials
perforated stainless steel, stainless-steel disks
Year / version
2006 artist completion; 2005 manufacturer project timeline
Documented at
International Trade Center parking façade, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Verified artwork imageImage: stayarlington.com ↗©️2026 Arlington Convention and Visitors Service - All Rights Reserved (as credited at source)Photo: Craig Collins. (as credited at source)
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Wonder Wander ↗

Larry Kirkland

sculptural water feature and park installation

Project details & references
Materials
carved and engraved granite, water
Year / version
Installed 2010 (Arlington County); creation date not established
Documented at
Center Park at Potomac Yard, 3600 South Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia
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Verified artwork imageImage: resite-studio.com ↗Photo: Polyvision. (as credited at source)
outdoor

Woven Waves ↗

RE:site Studio with METALAB

architectural public art installation

Project details & references
Materials
ceramic steel panels
Year / version
2016
Documented at
Tampa Riverwalk beneath Fortune Taylor Bridge, formerly Laurel Street Bridge, Tampa, Florida
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