Tag Archives: City Hall Plaza

Triennial Artist Adela Goldbard’s Carefully Crafted Ship, Dramatically Destroyed in City Hall Plaza

January 7, 2026 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, artists' presentations, Boston events, Boston Public Art, collaborative art projects, music, Native Americans, political issues, public art, Sculpture, technology, temporary art, Videos, visual art, women artists · 1 Comment

Combined experiences of two visits to this one artwork certainly expanded my awareness of the powers of temporary art! Here are a few photos with links and quotes that suggest the creative time, energy, and effort given to art that was built to be completely destroyed. Though no one could revisit the art in person after Sept 12, the stories, videos and other visuals continue to document the project, among other impressive time-based artworks by Adela Goldbard.

Hands–on Signs Energize “Hands Off!” Rally in Boston, April 5

April 8, 2025 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, Boston events, Boston Public Art, calligraphy, children, community, design, graphic design, humor, memorial, Monumental sculpture, painting, political issues, portraits, public art, Sculpture, sketching and drawing, social justice, visual art, Weather and seasons · 2 Comments

Here are a few samples of the plentiful expressive statements and creative designs that characterized this significant event. Link to the quoted Boston Globe and NPR articles for basic background and dramatic photos as well.

What do Edgar Allan Poe and Bill Russell Have in Common?

October 17, 2018 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, basketball, Boston events, children, commuity, history, interactive art, literature, Monumental sculpture, public art, Sculpture, sports, Statues, visual art, women artists · 2 Comments

My answer to the title question: Both have statues created by women artists in Boston: Poe by Steff Rocknak and Russell by Ann Hirsch. The dedicated, thorough approach of each artist to her subject links both stories of how their artworks came to be.