Photos: Explore public art on the University of Arizona campus
The University of Arizona is home to more than 40 outdoor public-art pieces. Read more about the art here.
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University of Arizona art walk: Hamlet
A sculpture, titled "Hamlet," depicting three simultaneous scenes from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" stands between The Arizona Repertory Theater's Marroney Theater and The University of Arizona's Fred Fox School of Music at the UA in Tucson, Ariz. on May 24, 2020. The sculpture Hamlet was created by William Arms.
University of Arizona art walk: Those Who Gave their Lives
A pedestrian walks past an art piece titled “Those Who Gave their Lives” at the Student Union Memorial Center, 1209 E. University Blvd, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. on May 19, 2020. Those Who Gave Their Lives was created by Philips Sanderso.
University of Arizona art walk: Front Row Center
The sun cast a light on one of 9 chairs, part of an art piece titled "Front Row Center," scattered in front of the Arizona Repertory Theater's Marroney Theater, 1025 N. Olive Rd., at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. on May 24, 2020. Front Row Center was created by local artist Barbara Grygutis.
University of Arizona art walk: Girl with Doves
A mask has been placed on the sculpture titled Girl with Doves in front of the University of Arizona Main Library, 1510 E. University Blvd. Girl with Doves was created by British sculptor David Wynne and there is an identical piece in Cadogan Square Gardens in London. More than 40 outdoor public-art pieces punctuate UA campus.
University of Arizona art walk: USS Arizona
The sun casts a light on one of the original bells salvaged from the USS Arizona in its belfry at The Student Union Memorial Center, 1209 E. University Blvd, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. on May 24, 2020.
University of Arizona art walk: USS Arizona Mall Memorial
The USS Arizona Mall Memorial on the University of Arizona campus honors the marines and sailors on the USS Arizona who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
University of Arizona art walk: USS Arizona Mall Memorial
University of Arizona art walk: Another Martyr No. 4
The sculpture Another Martyr No. 4, by artist Fritz Scholder, evokes questions and discussion, such as whether it honors Native Americans or reinforces stereotypes.
University of Arizona art walk: 25 Scientists
A dog walks in front of a well known sculpture titled “25 Scientists” in front of the Henry Koffler building at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. on May 24, 2020. 25 Scientists, created by George Greenamye, reflects the different types of sciences studied inside the building.
University of Arizona art walk: Legacy Lane
A pedestrian walks by The University of Arizona’s Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose Legacy Lane in front of The Jim Click Hall of Champions, 1766 E. University Blvd., at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. on May 20, 2020. Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose Legacy Lane was created in 2001 to honor former Arizona Athletics administrator Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose and wildcat fans, according to the UA Wildcat Club website.
University of Arizona art walk: Babe from Space
The sculpture “Babe from Space,” in front of the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, depicts a space rock supported by a metal base on the UA campus.
University of Arizona art walk: The Wildcat Family
A pedestrian walks his dog by “The Wildcat Family” statue in front of the University of Arizona Administration building, 1200 E. University Blvd., Tucson, Ariz. on May 24, 2020. The Wildcat Family sculpture was created by Nicholas Wilson.
University of Arizona art walk: Curving Arcades
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University of Arizona art walk: Glyph
A biker rides behind the University of Arizona sculpture Glyph, a sleek piece from Donald Haskin influenced by early Native American petroglyphs.
University of Arizona art walk: USS Arizona
People walk by the USS Arizona Tile Piece in front of the Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz. on May 19, 2020. The USS Arizona Title Piece, created by Susan Gamble, has roughly 1,500 military-style identification tags dedicated to sailors who were aboard the USS Arizona in December of 1941.
University of Arizona art walk: Reflexivity
Light shines on a reflective sculpture titled “Reflexivity” in front of The University of Arizona Stevie Eller Dance Theater, 1727 E. University Blvd., in Tucson, Ariz. on May 20, 2020. Reflexivity was created by Dennis Jones.
University of Arizona art walk: Wildcats
A pedestrian walks by the Wildcats statue in front of The Jim Click Hall of Champions, 1766 E. University Blvd.
University of Arizona art walk: UAspire #1
Every time you look at UAspire #1 in front of the Second Street Garage at the University of Arizona, you find something you didn’t see before.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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