Olympic Iliad

Olympic Iliad is a steel sculpture made of 41 red painted cylinders located at Seattle Center. The work measures approximately 45 feet (13.7 meters) tall, 60 feet (18.3 meters) wide, and 30 feet (9.1 meters) deep, with five vertical cylinders forming its structural support.

Alexander Liberman created this work in 1984 with funding from Seattle's civic improvement bond and contributions from local residents and businesses. The project was part of a broader effort to enhance public spaces at the center.

The sculpture belongs to Seattle's public art collection and occupies a prominent location near the Space Needle. Visitors recognize it as a defining landmark that shapes how people experience the plaza.

The work is located at the intersection of Broad and John Streets, making it easy to find within Seattle Center. Information plaques posted at the site explain the sponsors and contributors involved in creating it.

The sculpture required eight 40-foot flatbed trucks to transport all its components from the artist's studio in Connecticut to Seattle. This transportation challenge underscores the impressive scale and engineering complexity of the finished piece.

GPS coordinates: 47.61938,-122.35006

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40