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Downtown

Southwest

Southeast

Northwest

Northeast

Luminous Crossings

The Colour of Snow

Lion

Fish Ladder

Bow Passage Overlook

Cliff Garten

Jim Hirschfield and Sonya Ishii

David Garneau

Leo Mol

Roy Leadbeater

Municipal Building Atrium

McKnight/Westwinds LRT Station (6200 36th St. N.E.)

Elbow Island Park, Fourth Street S.W. and Elbow Drive S.W.

City Hall LRT Station (Third Street S.E.)

Elbow Island Park - Fourth Street S.W. and Elbow Drive S.W.

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This interactive public art installation consists of 20 components: two large-scale vertical sculptures, plus three hanging works, on four stations located at either end of the Seventh Avenue LRT line.

The public artwork for the latest incarnation of this historic building aims to honour the legacy of this former library and the late `answer lady' Georgina Thomson who worked here for many years.

Conceptually and visually linked to the watercolour-like glass on the LRT station windows, the artwork in these railings is inspired by the artist's first visit to Calgary.

Two artful benches, full of whimsy, celebrate Village Square Leisure Centre and the services it provides to our community.

This vibrant and colourful community sign aims to evoke a sense of community pride and highlight connectedness through cultural identity.

Born in Polonne, Ukraine, Leo Mol first studied under his father, a commercial potter. He later studied in Vienna and Berlin, before leaving Europe for Canada in 1948, settling in Winnipeg.

Kari Woo developed her public art project to purposefully bridge the former use of the site with its new purpose as a neighbourhood services office.

Made in 1916 by James L. Thomson, a Scottish stonemason, the concrete lion was modelled after the bronze lions in Admiral Nelson's Monument in Trafalgar Square, London, England. By 1999, Calgary's harsh weather and vibrations from traffic crossing the bridge had left the lions and the bridge in need of repair. Investigations revealed that restoring the lions would not provide a satisfactory or long-term fix: the crumbling concrete would simply not last into the future.

These illuminated sculptures are integrated with Calgary's LRT system to change colours when the train arrives, docks and leaves the station. The structures of the sculptures are developed from images of rail transportation, connecting the artwork directly to the purpose and use of this site.

These functional sculptures use shapes and kinetic forms to provide a sense of movement, energy and vitality to connect the work to the theme of recreational activity. Bold colours represent the cultural vitality of the Centre, while images and motifs reflective of cultural groups are incorporated within, referencing the diversity of the community users of this facility.

Created by prominent Métis artist David Garneau, a well-known contemporary artist, curator, writer, and professor, this ceramic sculpture is part of a series of five figures representing Alberta's past. In 1984 when he was commissioned to create sculptures of historic Calgarians to commemorate Calgary's 100th birthday, he was a 22 year-old student. At the time he was greatly influenced by the small-scale character studies in ceramic by Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard.

Blue waves, Buddhist wheels, figures in motion and interactive activities invite you to sit, pause and maybe even play.

Although he was trained in a variety of artistic practices, he is best known for his sculptures of both people and animals. Many of his bronze works can be seen in Winnipeg, in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Assiniboine Park.

Working alongside the local community and the family and friends of the late Georgina Thomson, she encouraged the exploration of the piece and its use in the new context to develop two installations that celebrate the site's past and present.

Enchanted by the story and ballet, Jacobsen asked Danish artist Edvard Eriksen to create a sculpture inspired by the lead ballerina Ellen Price in The Little Mermaid ballet. The head of the sculpture is based on Ellen Price while the artist's wife, Eline Eriksen modelled for the body of the sculpture.

Each bench or seat on Elbow Island was designed by artist duos with a close relationship with the intention of creating their ideal 'together place' to sit, daydream, converse, escape, and watch the river flowing by.

A call went out to Calgarians living in the N.E. to contribute images of their lives. From a historical photograph of Mrs. Brown with her brand new stove to an image of a resident's parents married in India in 1945, these photographs provide viewers a glimpse into significant personal, historical and community events; all of the elements that make this community a unique and special place.

Artist Stanley Bleifeld (1924-2011) was a well-known American sculptor. Although he began his career as a painter, a trip to Italy inspired him to focus on sculpture. His works can be seen in several American cities, including Washington, DC, and Richmond, Virginia.

At least 13 copies of the artwork can be found on display around the world with Calgary's copy half the size of the original. "The Little Mermaid" was gifted to the City of Calgary by the Danish Canadian Club in 1974.

Can you guess which creatures the artist discovered here on his journey?

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