Tag Archives: TADpole Playground

David Phillips’ Art Engages All Ages at Playspace on the Esplanade

July 18, 2019 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, Artists, bronze, children, design, families, humor, interactive art, landscape architecture, parks, playgrounds, public art, Sculpture, visual art · 4 Comments

For several years ( since 2013) David Phillip’s bronze turtles, frogs, spheres and connecting features have captivated visitors in Playspace, the lively popular playground on the Esplanade. Recently I renewed my appreciation of their subtly balanced momentum and how readily they stimulate stories.

Playground Enriched by Collaborative Art

January 5, 2014 · by · in Art, children, families, Installations, Mosaic, Murals, playgrounds, public art, Sculpture · 7 Comments

Here are my recent photos and notes about the Boston Common Tadpole Playground, which I had often passed by on my walk to work for years. Finally a deliberate visit there during December holidays got me to focus on the art that has been integral to that playground for more than a decade.  In 2002 […]