Quilt Kiosk #1 - Shreveport, LA
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N 32° 30.740 W 093° 45.034
15S E 429501 N 3597474
The sculpture is based on African-American and Anglo-American quilt motifs.
Waymark Code: WM1176T
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2019
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Smithsonian Art Inventory"An abstract sculpture consisting of two arched openings, one within the other, that people can walk through. The sculpture is decorated with a mosaic of colorful tiles, glass and small found objects, including perfume bottles, arranged in modified quilt patterns. Recessed lighting is in the foundation."
TITLE: Quilt Kiosk #1
ARTIST(S): Barbara Abbott and Frances Drew
DATE: 1994
MEDIUM: ceramic, concrete and glass over steel armature and wire lathe; Foundation: concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS LA000359
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located Southwest corner of Texas & McNeil Streets, Shreveport, Louisiana
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