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Explore Some Art Along the Way

Climbing Kids

Louis Joyner 2005 Kidscommons Children’s Museum façade Architect Louis Joyner, created three steel figures for the kidscommons façade. Painted in green, blue, and red, the Climbing Kids have become a playful landmark…

Chaos I

Jean Tinguely 1974 Kinetic sculpture with motors and steel The Commons (interior) A monumental machine-sculpture of spinning wheels, clattering gears, and rolling iron balls animates the heart of The Commons. Twelve motors…

The Sixth Street Arts Alley

The 6th Street Arts Alley is Columbus’ most colorful street! Home to 411 Gallery, the Columbus Area Arts Council, and Landmark Columbus Foundation, this is a creative hub and budding Arts Alley…

David Zinn

David Zinn has been creating original artwork since 1987, sneaking his whimsical art into the world at large, including Manhattan, village squares in Sweden, street corners in Taiwan, and also in downtown…

2 Arcs de 212.5 (The Red C), Bernar Venet

Bernar Venet 1987 Rolled steel, painted The Commons, downtown Columbus Two massive steel arcs, each bent to a precise 212.5°, seem to balance on edge—stable yet full of tension. Venet’s minimalist language…

Large Arch: Henry Moore 1971

Henry Moore 1971 Bronze, patinated Cleo Rogers Memorial Library Plaza An abstract gateway inspired by Stonehenge rises in sinuous bronze. Passing through the arch, visitors experience the contrast between Moore’s organic curves…