In the Spirit of Paul Robeson, Public art installation in Petworth neighborhood, Washington DC, United States.
The steel sculpture features a large face with African influences, rising upward at the intersection of Kansas Avenue and Georgia Avenue Northwest.
The artwork was dedicated on April 8, 2001, commemorating the 103rd birthday of Paul Robeson, a notable civil rights advocate and performer.
Artist Allen Uzikee Nelson incorporated African design elements and green glass to create a three-dimensional representation celebrating African American heritage.
The sculpture stands at coordinates 38.9427564, -77.0255251, marking the intersection of three streets in the Petworth district of Washington DC.
The Cor-Ten steel construction creates a naturally weathered surface that changes appearance over time, reflecting themes of persistence and transformation.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2001
GPS coordinates: 38.94273,-77.02554
Latest update: October 20, 2025 10:38
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