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20 Cool Outdoor Sculptures in St. Louis

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 3:00 pm

St. Louis has a unique way of expressing public art. Talented sculptors from around the world have decorated the city with masterpieces that are attention-grabbing and will leave you in awe.

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World’s Largest Chess Piece

Central West End by Starbucks (4656 Maryland Avenue)

The Staunton King piece sits 20 feet tall. It was sculpted and hand-carved by R.G. Ross Construction.

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"Hollow Head”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Sculpted by Igor Mitoraj

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Mouse

The Grove located in the middle of Rehab and Seoul Taco (Manchester Avenue, 63110)

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"Looking Up”

James S. McDonnell Planetarium (5050 Oakland Avenue)

This monument is 33-feet tall and made out of stainless steel. Created by artist Tom Friedman.

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"Love Vs Money”

Citygarden Sculpture Park by Kaldi’s Coffee (808 Chestnut Street)

This monument is made out of fiberglass and metal. A loan from the Gateway Foundation. Made by American artist Kai.

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"Walking Figure”

Downtown St. Louis (Intersection of Olive and 8th Street)

This is a part of Gateway’s Foundation of public art. Made by artist Donald Baechler.

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And Sign

The Grove by Seoul Taco and on the corner of Chouteau and Sarah (4099 Chouteau Avenue)

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"Juggling Joker”

Central West End by Bar Italia Ristorante (13 Maryland Plaza)

This is a painted wooden mannequin It is sponsored by the Regional Arts Commission.

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"Big White Gloves Big Four Wheel”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

A replica of a Pinnochio-looking figure on a platform. Made by American artist Jim Dine.

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"Demo Man”

Intersection of the exit of I-64 and Vandeventer across from Quick Trip (Vandeventer Avenue, 63110)

Made of scrap metal. The sculpture was created by Bud Knobeloch.

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"Kindly Geppetoo”

Citygarden Sculpture Park by Kaldi’s Coffee (808 Chestnut Street)

Sculpture made by American artist Tom Otterness.

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"Big Suit”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

This is a nine-foot tall statue and made out of aluminum. Created by Austrain sculptor Edwin Wurm.

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Two Rabbits (Untitled)

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Made by Dutch artist Tom Claassen

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"Bird”

Citygarden Sculpture Park by Kaldi’s Coffee (808 Chestnut Street)

Made by British artist Laura Ford.

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Giant World Series Trophy

Ballpark Village (601 Clark Avenue)

Monument was completed in 2020.

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"Doors of Return”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Made by Japanese artist Kan Yasud.

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"Forces

Downtown St. Louis (Broadway and Washington Avenue)

It’s a 12-foot bear and bull statue by Brokerage and investment firm Stifel Financial.

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"Tai-chi Single Whip”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Made by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming.

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"Zenit”

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Made by Italian artist Mimmo Paladino

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"Scarecrow"

Citygarden Sculpture Park (801 Market Street)

Sculpted by American artist Donald Baechler.

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