Located on Front Street at one of the entrances to the Cannon Center for Performing Arts, this…read morelarge scale sculpture is by artist Vito Acconci (1940-) and was completed in 2004. It is a metallic abstract sculpture, composed of columns, funnels, seating, and a roof-like structure. From the artist's statement, "A swathe of something--it could almost be a liquid--swoops out from under the glass overhang above the entrance to the building. It's as if a liquid has been flung out from under, and frozen in the air." The ceiling is lowered to create columns. The column's bottom is built out into a ring of seats, and the roof above reflects the pavement below, giving the impression that you are sitting inside the ground. You can enter the column and create seats inside by folding up the surface, which separates into an arch. You are outside while inside the column because the wall that surrounds reflects the sky. It's an immersive and interactive artwork. [Review 19843 overall - 395 in Tennessee - 816 of 2023.]

This is an appropriate artwork considering that the city of Memphis was named after the ancient…read morecapital of Egypt (world capital of pyramids) on the Nile River in North Africa. As well, the city has one of the largest pyramids in the United States - the Bass Pro Pyramid a mile or so from here on the Mississippi River. This pyramid stands near the center of Court Square Park and is a steel lattice 14 feet tall. It was commissioned by the Indie Memphis Film Festival in 2017 and acquired by the Downtown Memphis Commission. Complete on two of the three sides, the third is an archway so that you can enter the pyramid though there is no seating inside. At night (if you want to try this park at night), it is lighted. Titled "Mod 1: Tetrahedron" it is by artist Christopher Reyes. He is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art. [Review 19849 overall - 401 in Tennessee - 822 of 2023.]

Nice mural depicting the history of Olive Branch, Mississippi. It is in a cool neighborhood that…read morejust oozes small town ambiance. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

This bright red sculpture stands tall in the traffic circle at the intersection of Lamar Blvd and…read moreBelk Blvd. Titled "Victory Dance II," it is by local sculptor Earl Dismuke and it was installed in 2021. Dismuke graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in sculpture. He now lives in Oxford. We're not far from Ole Miss (the university) and I would gather that is significant in the name. From the artist's statement, "Victory Dance II is a celebration of victories, both big and small. Each work in this series is made of rings. Rings are symbolic of relationships. Our relationships play a huge role in our success. The rings are welded together to symbolize connection. We are all connected. The circles depict movement and appear to be dancing in a celebratory way." [Review 2290 of 2024 - 111 in Mississippi - 23305 overall]