List of public art in Palm Springs, California explained

The city of Palm Springs, California has an extension public art collection. In 2020, Thrillist said, "Modern public art is everywhere in Palm Springs, from artist David Černý’s unsettling Babies installation to Instagrammer-baiting angel wings, stunning murals, sculptures, and even 40 art benches curated by The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission."[1]

List of works

The following works have been installed in Palm Springs:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Najafi . Leila . 2020-11-30 . The Southern California Desert Is One Massive, Trippy Outdoor Gallery . 2024-04-22 . Thrillist . en . 2023-12-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202211811/https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/art-in-greater-palm-springs-california . live .
  2. Web site: 'The Babies' . 2024-05-02 . Atlas Obscura . en.
  3. Web site: Wilson . Janet . 2022-10-19 . Palm Springs Airport Commission approves one artwork, postpones vote on second . 2024-04-22 . The Desert Sun . en-US . 2023-05-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530081022/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2022/10/19/palm-springs-airport-commission-oks-one-artwork-delays-vote-second/10548480002/ . live .
  4. Web site: Sonny Bono Statue . 2024-04-22 . Atlas Obscura . en . 2023-11-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108160450/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sonny-bono-statue . live .
  5. Web site: Dance of the Forest Nymphs, (sculpture). . 2024-04-22 . siris-artinventories.si.edu . 2021-03-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210326020139/https://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!318762~!0#focus . live .
  6. Web site: 2024-01-04 . Judge Temporarily Halts ‘Forever Marilyn” Statue Dispute . 2024-04-22 . NBC Palm Springs . en-US . 2024-01-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240106035419/https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2024/01/03/judge-temporarily-halts-forever-marilyn-statue-dispute/ . live .
  7. Web site: Albani-Burgio . Paul . 2023-12-04 . Palm Springs council opens door to ‘Forever Marilyn’ staying in place; more votes to come . 2024-04-22 . The Desert Sun . en-US . 2024-04-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422132041/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/palm-springs/2023/12/04/palm-springs-opens-door-to-forever-marilyn-statue-staying-in-place/71803995007/ . live .
  8. Web site: 2024-04-09 . Explore Public Art in the Oasis . 2024-04-22 . www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com . 2024-04-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240416030533/https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-public-art-in-greater-palm-springs/ . live .
  9. Web site: Talkington . Mark . 2023-11-10 . Mural dedication at 'place of hope and healing' brings opportunity for public reminder of Palm Springs' ties to sister city . 2024-04-22 . The Palm Springs Post . 2023-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231115064623/https://thepalmspringspost.com/mural-dedication-at-place-of-hope-and-healing-brings-opportunity-for-public-reminder-of-palm-springs-ties-to-sister-city/ . live .
  10. Web site: Larsen . Tatum . 2024-04-02 . Palm Springs Public Arts Commission considers new location for George Floyd Mural . 2024-04-22 . KESQ . en-US . 2024-04-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405032113/https://kesq.com/video/local-news-video/2024/04/02/palm-springs-public-arts-commission-considers-new-location-for-george-floyd-mural/ . live .
  11. Web site: 2024-04-05 . April 5 Daily Briefing: Delayed decision over George Floyd mural, key hire coming for Library Foundation, and more . 2024-04-22 . The Palm Springs Post . 2024-04-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422132127/https://thepalmspringspost.com/april-5-daily-briefing-delayed-decision-over-george-floyd-mural-key-hire-coming-for-library-foundation-and-more/ . live .
  12. Web site: Balchan . Kendall . 2023-09-21 . Years in the making, Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture now faces public backlash; redesign is being discussed . 2024-04-22 . The Palm Springs Post . 2023-10-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231001091747/https://thepalmspringspost.com/years-in-the-making-palm-springs-aids-memorial-sculpture-suddenly-faces-backlash-redesign-is-being-discussed/ . live .
  13. Web site: Burgio-Albani . Paul . 2024-03-21 . After controversy, town hall on new design for Palm Springs AIDS memorial draws 50 people . 2024-04-22 . The Desert Sun . en-US . 2024-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240407171517/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/palm-springs/2024/03/21/after-controversy-town-hall-held-on-palm-springs-aids-memorial/73049607007/ . live .
  14. Web site: Reimer . Alex . 2023-09-20 . Locals outraged over proposed Palm Springs AIDS Memorial that looks like a gaping, well, you know… . 2024-04-22 . Queerty . 2023-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011170115/https://www.queerty.com/locals-outraged-over-proposed-palm-springs-aids-memorial-that-looks-like-a-gaping-well-you-know-20230920 . live .
  15. Web site: 2024-04-16 . New “Pillars of Palm Springs” Sculpture Unveiled . 2024-04-22 . NBC Palm Springs . en-US . 2024-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417043854/https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2024/04/15/new-pillars-of-palm-springs-sculpture-unveiled/ . live .
  16. Web site: Lang . Derrik J. . 2021-07-21 . Rainmaker Fountain Began Palm Springs’ Quest for Public Art . 2024-04-22 . Palm Springs Life . en-US . 2022-05-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220519085824/https://www.palmspringslife.com/rainmaker-palm-springs/ . live .
  17. Web site: Gray . Eric . 2024-01-08 . Red Dragon Sculpture To Be Dedicated In Old Las Palmas Neighborhood in Palm Springs - . 2024-04-22 . pstribune.com . en-US . 2024-01-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240109000935/https://pstribune.com/2024/01/08/red-dragon-sculpture-to-be-installed-in-old-las-palmas-neighborhood-in-palm-springs/ . live .
  18. Web site: 2024-01-11 . City Officials and Community Dedicate ‘Red Dragon’ Sculpture . 2024-04-22 . NBC Palm Springs . en-US . 2024-01-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115093022/https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2024/01/10/city-officials-and-community-dedicate-red-dragon-sculpture/ . live .
  19. Web site: Square Waves, (sculpture). . 2024-04-22 . siris-artinventories.si.edu . 2024-04-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422132048/https://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!302972~!0#focus . live .
  20. Web site: Reyes . Jesus . Jimenez . Crystal . 2022-05-17 . Palm Springs will begin removing Frank Bogert statue today . 2024-04-22 . KESQ . en-US . 2022-07-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705015444/https://kesq.com/news/2022/05/16/palm-springs-will-begin-removing-frank-bogert-statue-on-tuesday/ . live .
  21. Web site: Blueskye . Brian . 2021-12-19 . New splashy sculpture to be installed at Palm Springs Swim Center . 2024-04-22 . The Desert Sun . en-US . 2023-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528234749/https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2021/12/19/new-splashy-sculpture-installed-palm-springs-swim-center/8918575002/ . live .
  22. Web site: A Wing and a Prayer - Palm Springs, CA - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com . 2024-05-04 . www.waymarking.com.