Adjacent, Against, Upon, Sculpture in Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle, US
Adjacent, Against, Upon features three massive granite blocks weighing between 28 and 45 tons, positioned on concrete plinths near the waterfront.
The Seattle Arts Commission selected Michael Heizer in 1975 to create this installation, allocating $60,000 from combined public and private funding sources.
The installation represents the minimalist art movement of the 1970s, focusing on the relationship between natural stone and manufactured concrete structures.
The sculpture stands in Myrtle Edwards Park along Elliott Bay, accessible through walking and cycling paths connecting to the Seattle waterfront.
Each granite block was extracted from quarries in the Cascade Mountains and transported to the site using a combination of barge and rail systems.
Location: Seattle
Inception: 1976
Creator: Michael Heizer
Address: 103 103 Alaskan Way West 98119 Seattle 98119 Seattle
GPS coordinates: 47.61944,-122.36167
Latest update: November 23, 2025 11:14
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