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Cambria

Michael D. Bigger was known internationally for large, colorful metal compositions and was also a charismatic teacher at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. A colleague said “Watching him work alone on a piece was like watching a ballet with a crane.” Sculptor: Michael BiggerInstallation: 12 January 1999 Location: on the lawn behind the […]

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Children of Peace

The sculpture, representing the sister cities of Bryan and College Station was funded by a grant from Keep Texas Beautiful.  Gary Lee Price has a “passion for art, and belief that art empowers and lifts the human spirit.” Literally thousands of Gary Lee Price sculptures are in public and private collections throughout the world.  Sculptor: […]

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Diana’s Quest

The sculpture represents an ancient deer hunt by the Roman goddess Diana. The corporate sponsor was First National Bank; the foundation and platform were generously constructed by Dudley Construction. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 September 2000 Location: Prosperity Bank, 1862 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845

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Eternal Winds

This large steel abstract sculpture weighing about 5000 pounds was installed to be a permanent fixture in Eastgate Park to symbolize the new millennium. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 March 2000 Location: Eastgate Park 902 Foster Ave. College Station TX, at the intersection of Texas Avenue South and Walton Dr., near Textbook Solutions, 107 Walton […]

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Forsyth Galleries

The Forsyth Galleries is the second major art museum on the Texas A&M University campus located on the 2nd floor of the MSC and is overseen by the University Art Galleries. It showcases an important collection of late 19th and early 20th century glass and American paintings. The bulk of the collection was a gift […]

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Genesis

This 2000 pound stainless steel structure was created by Dmitri Koustov and constructed in Caldwell by James Urbanosky, master craftsman. This is Koustov’s first work of public sculpture; he is a well-known Texas artist born in Russia and a professor of art at Texas A&M University. Sculptor: Dmitri Koustov (more info)Installation: August 2003 Location: Easterwood Airport […]

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George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

Located on the Texas A&M University campus, the Bush Library is a premier destination for visitors from around the world, from researchers and students to families alike. We provide intriguing opportunities to people of all ages as they explore the last century of American and world history/as they experience the lives of President and Mrs. Bush. From new curricula for school […]

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God’s Finger to Adam’s

This large unorthodox portrayal of Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” shows the rusty finger of a God robot almost touching the rusty finger of an Adam robot.  The sculpture refers to Genesis 1:27, which is stamped directly on the art. The Artfill site is a community art installation project in the north end of Downtown […]