Who knew that Richmond had so much culture? This city has a lot of mural in its downtown area and…read morethey are all so good. You can literally jump from one mural to the next. I wish I could do a page for each and everyone, but that would be a full time job. You will find concentrations of them in an area by the canal and near the downtown restaurants. I wish I could pick a favorite or two, but they are also so good. I recommend spending a half day to a day on a public art tour. The downtown area is rich with art and I believe that you will throughly enjoy it.

Murals EVERYWHERE! We had one right across from our AirBnB building. I love public art, even if…read moreit's not my taste- I am always happy to see as much of it out there hopefully sparking interest, conversations and inspiring others to create. Murals throughout cities are some of my favorite ways to explore a city, they tell so much about locals, what they love, who they are, where they come from and what direction they want to go. Artist: James Bullough, 620 N Lombardy St- the mural of the floating lady is captivating. Artist: Lelo, 1711 East Main St (has lots around town)- great unique style that has you seeing more than one thing in the vibrant colors! Here's one site that gave me artist info on the ones I saw: https://richmondmuralproject.squarespace.com/murals-1

This pretty red sculpture dominates the plaza in front of the Bank of America tower in downtown…read moreRichmond. Made with aluminum and painted a bright red, it's hard to miss at 18 feet high, 22 feet deep and 23 feet wide. It was installed in 1973. The artist is James Rosati and he's known for similar designs in North America. http://jamesrosati.org/artwork/monumental/monumental.htm If you're in downtown Richmond, stop by and take a look. There's an unrelated fountain in the neighboring plaza. [Review 11957 overall, 1739 of 2019.]

You will find this sculpture on Brown's Island near the foot of the bridge over the Haxall Canal at…read morethe of 7th Street. It is the work of Paul DiPasquale. The statue stands about 9 and a half feet tall and is made of bronze. It pays tribute to black boatman that operated on the James River. It depicts a man pulling an oar with both hands, while looking over his shoulder. The piece was dedicated in 1993 and is a replica of an original piece that was stolen, shot full of holes and vandalized in 1989. The original one was made of fiberglass and had over 400 bullet holes in it after it was found. The case was never solved. I like that the boat that the man is on is an actual boat with the back cut out and is made of cypress and oak. It is a very unique sculpture and I really like it. The detail put into the sculpture is off the charts. It is definitely a must see. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

The Headman Statue on Brown's Island depicts a 19th century James River boatman -- also known as a…read moreheadman -- and commemorates the early contributions of African-Americans to commerce in Richmond. Boatmen were essential to Richmond's canal system, which provided faster transport of raw materials and finished goods around the falls of the James. The statue is 14 feet high with a 23-foot "sweep" or oar. The bronze version was unveiled in November 1993. [Review 11801 overall, 1583 of 2019.]

Wow!!! Rich is home to some awesome sculptures. You will find this gem of a sculpture downtown,…read moreprominently displayed in front of the James Center. It is the work of Lloyd Lillie and was dedicated in 1986. It is in great shape, especially considering its age. It consists of three 8-foot bronze muscular figures pulling the lines of a mast to raise a sail. The mast stands about 50 feet and is also made of bronze. The deck is made of sone and brick and was constructed by Alexandra Kasuba. The figures are abstract, but still very detailed. You can feel their struggle to get the sail up. When checking out this sculpture, please be sure to look at the deck, which commonly gets overshadowed by the sculpture itself and also the figures footing and how they were built into the stairs of the building's entrance. You will find metered street parking out front and within a reasonable walking distance from the statue. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Some call it satire, some call is irony, some call it petty. I call it awesome and I am here for…read moreit. You will find this sculpture at the entrance to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It is the work of Kehinde Wiley who made it piece in 2019, in direct response to the controversial Robert E. Lee statue that has been removed. You may have heard of Wiley. He is most known for painting Barack Obama's official portrait,The sculpture depicts a larger than young black male with braids, wearing a hoodie, while on horseback and looking over his right shoulder. It is very detailed and a great piece. This is a definite spin from the traditional white subjects being depicted in large-format paintings and statues with a young black man in street clothes. It stands 27 feet high and 16 feet wide. It is made of bronze, but has a black color to it. What makes this sculpture even more ironic is that it is located right next door to the United Daughters of the Confederacy building, which is closed and has a security guard posted outside of it to deter potential vandals. The statue could not have been placed better. I really like this piece and what it stands for. It is definitely a must see. I never knew Richmond was home to so many amazing sculptures. I highly recommend checking this sculpture out. It is an amazing piece that has some amazingly detailed work. Wiley is very talented. You will find metered street parking out front and within a reasonable walking distance from the statue. There is also a commercial parking garage available as well. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Cool locals public art. Take photos and post online use #alantheraptor when posting to social…read moremedia. Alan is friendly with the local birds.

Yeah, the Confederacy thing is still kind of weird in the United States. Here we are celebrating…read morepeople who were basically traitors to their country. Yes, they believed that the United States was attacking their way of life and so they sought to leave the country. Jefferson Finis Davis was the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. He is laid to rest in nearby Hollywood Cemetery. But here on Monument Avenue is this massive structure to the man. Davis was a member of the Democratic Party and represented was one of the United States Senators and Representatives from Mississippi. He had been US Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce from 1853 to 1857. He served as a lieutenant in the US Army during the Mexican-American War (186-1848). Davis argued against secession in 1858 but believed that states had the right to leave the Union. The monument's design has a central 60 foot tall granite column topped by a female figure in bronze. An eight-foot tall bronze statue of Jefferson Davis with his right arm outstretched and his left hand resting on an open book. At the bottom of the column above Davis's head contains the seal of the Confederacy. There are thirteen columns representing the eleven states that seceded and the two (Missouri and Kentucky) that sent delegates to the Confederate Congress but did not secede. It's history. Stop by and see it before it is gone. .[Review 11790 overall, 1572 of 2019.]

This Confederate soldier overlooks the city of Richmond from the top of Libby's Hill. Of course,…read moreRichmond was the capitol of the Confederacy during the US Civil War (1861-1865) and was the bloodiest war in American history. Thousands of soldiers and sailors died defending the South and while the North did win the war, their bravery and sacrifice is remembered with this monument. The inscription reads: "Erected by the Confederate Soldiers & Sailors Monument Association Anno Domini 1887-1894." Erected in 1894, it is modeled after Pompey's Pillar in Egypt. A 17-foot bronze soldier stands atop a 73-foot Corinthian column. The column is composted of 13 stone cylinders representing the 13 Confederate states. The statue has been vandalized at least once. [Review 11775 overall, 1557 of 2019.]

This is my favorite part of downtown Norfolk just walk up and down granby or Monticello and you…read morewill see some of the coolest art work and graffiti I will add to the photos here soon Every visit I see something new it is so beautiful

This up and coming newcomer is sure to please the urban young professionals as well as the…read moreneighboring residents and families alike. What began as an industrial area is beginning to morph into the likes of Scott's Addition in Richmond. It offers a variety of eclectic restaurants (Commune, Neon House), eateries (Zeke's Beans & Bowls), and dessert pastry shops (Hummingbird Café, Brioche Bread & Bistro). It also offers various outdoor events at the Plot. The Culture Lounge provides entertainment as well. So check out this new area! It's Norfolk's answer to Virginia Beach's Vibe District!