List of public art in Madison, Wisconsin


This is a list of public art in Madison, Wisconsin.
This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwork visible inside a museum.
TitleArtistYearLocation/GPS coordinatesMaterialDimensionsOwnerImage-
Abraham LincolnAdolph Weinman1909Bascom HillBronzeApprox. 90 × 36 × 60 in.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
ACTWilliam King1979Olbrich ParkAluminiumH. 26 ft.Olbrich Botanical Gardens-
AlexaSusan Walsh1992Jenifer Street and Williamson StreetMetal, cast iron, industrial enamel, and concrete15' h × 9.5' wCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Annie C. Stewart Memorial FountainFrederick Clasgens1925Henry Vilas ZooMarbleApprox. H. 9 ft. 4 in. × W. 4 ft.City of Madison-
Asclepius - Greek God of HealingHarry Whitehorseca. 1960s5001 Monona Dr.AluminiumApprox. H. 98 in. × W. 6 ft.-
AwakeningGeorge M. Cramer1994Chazen Museum of ArtBronzeApprox. 72 × 36 × 36 in.University of Wisconsin–Madison
Balance WheelRobert Gehrke1998State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection buildingSteel12 ft. Diam. × 22 in. DState of Wisconsin-
Blue Lantern on TripodSid Boyumintersection of Atwood Ave. & Eastwood Drivepainted cast concrete104 in. H × 31 in. W × 54 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection here-
Blue Urn with DragonSid Boyumintersection of Atwood Ave. & Jackson St.painted cast concrete66 in. H × 30 in. W × 28 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Bronze Hosta LeafSylvia BeckmanOlbrich Botanical GardensbronzeCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Bronze Tulip LeafSylvia BeckmanOlbrich Botanical GardensbronzeCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Camp Randall Memorial ArchLew Porter1912Randall Ave. at W. Dayton St. GraniteApprox. 36 × 36 × 15 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Capitol Square FountainsSven Schunemann and Heidi Natura2005Capitol Squarepolished paginated granite, bronzeCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Chinese Fu Dog LanternSid BoyumYahara Park and Canalpainted cast concrete85 in. × 29 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Christ and the ChildrenMary Ann Lohman1960sEdgewood CollegeMetalApprox. H. 56 in. × W. 3 ft.Edgewood College-
CommunityJames J. McFadden, Richard Zillman and Cathy Sheets2009Revival Ridge Apartments at the corner of Allied Dr. & Jenewein Rd.steelCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Creature Abstract HeadSid Boyumintersection of Atwood Ave. & Eastwood Dr.painted cast concrete47 in. H × 31 in. W × 20 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Dignified Figure with TabletSid BoyumLowell Elementary School Gardenpainted cast concrete94 in. H × 35 in. W × 23 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Earth FlightBeth Sahagian1988University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsIndiana limestoneApprox. 4 ft. × 10 ft. × 10 ft.University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics-
Easter Island SculptureSid BoyumLowell Elementary School Gardenpainted cast concrete67 in. H × 27 in. DCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
FaithKarl Bitter1912Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteApprox. H. 15 ft.State of Wisconsin-
FiddleheadsSylvia Beckman1988Olbrich Botanical GardensLimestoneApprox. H. 12 ft. × Diam. 5 ft.Olbrich Botanical Gardens-
ForwardJean Miner-Coburn1895Wisconsin State CapitolBronze repouseeApprox. 7 ft. 9 in. × 3 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. 6 in.State of Wisconsin-
Four LakesAndrea Myklebust and Stanton Gray Sears2009Frances Plaza between Frances Street and State Streetgranite, bronzeCity of Madison Public Art Collection-
Freedom of CommunicationJames Watrous1971University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vilas Communication HallTesserae, plywood, epoxy & brassApprox. 18 ft. × 12 ft. 6 in. × 1 1/2 in.University of Wisconsin-Madison-
Gateway ProjectEdgar Jerome Jeter19871401 S. Park St.Bronze & fiberglassApprox. H. 10 ft.-
GenerationsRichard Artschwager1991Chazen Museum of ArtSteel, granite, concrete, Plexiglas & plantsApprox. H. 32 ft. × W. 60 ft. × L. 155 ft.-
GyreThomas Stancliffe2007Wisconsin State Revenue Buildingmetal-
Hans Christian HegPaul Fjelde1925Wisconsin State CapitolBronzeApprox. 9 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. × 3 ft.State of Wisconsin-
HieroglyphO.V. Shaffer1965Madison Public LibraryCopperApprox. 12 ft. × 66 in. × 55 in.Madison Public Library-
InterspiritJames Thomas Russell1983University of Wisconsin–MadisonStainless steel2 parts. Approx. 12 ft. × 6 ft. 9 in. × 1 ft. 10 in.University of Wisconsin-
JusticeJames Watrous1951Dade County Courthouse AluminiumH. 9 ft.Dade County Courthouse-
KnowledgeKarl Bitter1912Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteApprox. H. 12 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Learning of the WorldAttilio Piccirilli1917Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteH. 8 ft. × W. 40 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Let the Great Spirit SoarHarry Whitehorse19912930 Lakeland Ave CeltisApprox. H. 12 ft. × W. 22 in.-
Levitation of the Enchanted PrincessTony DeLap1984121 E. Wilson St.SteelApprox. H. 11 ft. × W. 42 ft.-
Liberty Supported by the LawKarl Bitter1910Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteApprox. H. 8 ft. × W. 40 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Living for the DreamFrank Brown1993215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Bronze & stonewareApprox. 9 × 8 × 6 ft.City of Madison-
MadisonChristopher Sproat1987Madison Federal CourthouseAluminum, Lexan, acrylic, cold cathode glass tubing, steel, Plexiglas & neonApprox. 12 × 61 × 45 ft.United States General Services Administration-
MaquinaWilliam Conrad Severson1994University of Wisconsin–Madison, Engineering HallStainless steelApprox. H. 18 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
Mother and ChildWilliam Zorach1930Chazen Museum of ArtBronzeApprox. 65 × 32 × 28 in.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
Nails' TalesDonald Lipski2005Camp Randall Stadiumconcreteca. 20 ft. tallUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison-
Prosperity and AbundanceKarl Bitter1912Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteApprox. H. 15 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Robert Kellner MemorialCaryl Yasko1984MacKenzie Environmental Education CenterConcreteApprox. 5 ft. 10 in. × 13 ft. 2 in. × 8 ft. 4 in.State of Wisconsin-
Rotational ShiftAndrea Blum1987University of Wisconsin–Madison – Computer Science BuildingConcreteApprox. 18 in. × 76 ft. × 120 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
Spare TimeJohn Martinson197911 W. Main St. – RooftopSteelApprox. 11 ft. × 49 1/2 in. × 58 in.City of Madison-
Statue of Liberty Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi1950Warner ParkMetalApprox. H. 9 ft. × W. 2 1/2 ft.-
StrengthKarl Bitter1912Wisconsin State CapitolGraniteApprox. H. 12 ft.State of Wisconsin-
The Timeless Current, Seeking a Place of Repose, Quietly ChangesKathleen Kasper-Noonan1996University of Wisconsin Law SchoolMixed mediaApprox. L. 75 ft.University of Wisconsin-
TimeKeeperRobert Curtis1983Law ParkConcrete, stainless steel, Cor-Ten steel & graniteApprox. H. 11 × W. 16 × L. 24 ft.-
UntitledCliff Garten1996University of Wisconsin–Madison, biotechnology & genetics centerGlass & stainless steel-
UntitledUnknown5805 Hamersley Rd.WoodApprox. H. 18 ft. × W. 4 ft.-
UntitledAlan Tollakson1980Olbrich Botanical GardensIndiana limestoneApprox. 26 1/2 in. × 45 in. × 25 in.Olbrich Botanical Gardens-
Verex SyzygyO.V. Shaffer1986150 E. Gilman St., Stainless steel-
Water LinksAthena Tacha1997University of Wisconsin–Madison, Waisman CenterConcrete & evergreens6 × 30 × 40 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
Waisman Building BlocksSteven Woodward2000University of Wisconsin–Madison, Waisman CenterRainbow graniteThree pieces totaling approx. 2 × 16 × 4 ft.University of Wisconsin–Madison-
William Dempster HoardGutzon Borglum1922University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of AgricultureBronzeUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison-
WisconsianaLloyd Hamrol1988General Executive Facilities PlazaGraniteApprox. 12 × 84 × 92 ft.State of Wisconsin-
Wisconsin Daniel Chester French1914Wisconsin State CapitolBronzeH. 15 ft. 5 in.State of Wisconsin-
Wisdom, Thought, and ReflectionAdolph Weinman1917Wisconsin State CapitolState of Wisconsin
UpdraftMichael A. Burns2016Brittingham Park, near Main St. and Brittingham Place, 43.0647, -89.3961Cor-Ten steel25' high × 30' wide × 30' deepCity of Madison-