Neototems - Seattle, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 47° 37.343 W 122° 21.147
10T E 548655 N 5274534
The Neototems sculpture depicting two whales is located on the grounds of the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Waymark Code: WM9989
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member caverspencer
Views: 27

Sculptor Gloria Bornstein created these two bronze sculptures that represent the backs of whales in 1995. They are located on the southwest side of the International Fountain lawn at the Seattle Center.

A plaque near the sculpture reads:

Neototems
Gloria Bornstein
1995
Commissioned with Seattle Center 1% for Art Funds
Administered by the Seattle Arts Commission
City of Seattle, Norman B. Rice, Mayor
The whales were developed as a site specific artwork
An addition to the pool is located next to the Seattle Children's Theatre
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Neototems

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gloria Bornstein

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1995

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Seattle Center

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