Iroquois, Steel sculpture at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States
Iroquois is a red steel sculpture rising 40 feet (12 meters) high, defined by a central knot shape with moving elements positioned at its summit. Located near Spring Garden Street, it stands as a striking geometric composition within the urban landscape.
The work was created in 1983 by artist Mark di Suvero and installed in 2007 following a donation by art patron David Pincus to the Association for Public Art. The gap between its creation and placement reflects the evolution of the city's public art program.
The sculpture marks the cultural corridor of Philadelphia, standing alongside other notable public artworks that shape how visitors and residents experience the city. It reflects the region's commitment to integrating art into everyday urban spaces.
The sculpture is freely accessible and visible from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at all times, making it easy to include in a walking tour of the area. The Museum Without Walls: AUDIO program provides detailed insights into the work and Philadelphia's broader public art collection.
The structure weighs approximately 35,000 pounds (16,000 kilograms) and underwent complete restoration in 2022, including disassembly, cleaning, and repainting. This comprehensive maintenance demonstrated the city's commitment to preserving the work's integrity for future visitors.
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