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Wall Art (7)

The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Although not functional like a building or a bridge, the art installations by Christo and Jeanne-Claude are carefully planned before they are constructed. These photos illustrate The Gates in Central Park, a 16-day installation created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

Monuments and Memorials
Often the most powerful memorials are surrounded with controversy. The memorials listed here show various ways designers have chosen to respond to honor heros or respond to tragic events.

The Wave Field by Maya Lin
"The Wave Field" at the University of Michigan is a series of fifty grass waves in eight rows, covering approximately 10,000 square feet of the college campus. The Outdoor Installation was designed by Maya Lin, the famous designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC.

Input by Maya Lin
Designed by Maya Lin, "Input" is an earth installation at Bicentennial Park on the Athens campus of Ohio University.

Public Art Meets The Public
An analysis of student work for the SculptureChicago project, by Kris A. Murray.