Public Sculpture Collection

stone sculpture of humanoid form seated and holding themself wrapped within their arms creating almost a ball shape stone sculpture of humanoid form seated and holding themself wrapped within their arms creating almost a ball shape
Jane Washburn, Genesis, ca. 1958
image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in folded geometric shapes. Metal is rust colored image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in folded geometric shapes. Metal is rust colored
Del Geist, Quadriplate V, 1980
image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in an abstract human form image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in an abstract human form
Efrain Recinos, Siren in the Clouds, ca. 1965
image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in pyramidal and other geometric shapes. Metal is white colored image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in pyramidal and other geometric shapes. Metal is white colored
Beverly Pepper, Ascension/Descension, 1974-1975
image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in sqaures and other geometric shapes. Metal is rust colored image of a contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture made of metal that is in sqaures and other geometric shapes. Metal is rust colored
Joel Perlman, Big Diamond, 1982

Long renowned for its lush tropical beauty, the University of Miami campus has in recent years become home to a fine developing sculpture garden. Thanks to the generosity of several donors, and to the efforts of the Lowe Art Museum, more than two dozen sculptures by respected local, national, and international artists have been placed at key focal points around campus. Varying dramatically in scale and style, these striking outdoor works of art serve to attract, delight, and engage members of the University community and the thousands of people who visit the Coral Gables campus each year. 

We hope visitors will enjoy discovering the University of Miami’s outstanding collection of outdoor sculptures, which—just like the magnificent natural setting in which they make their home—will continue to grow in the years to come. Take a look at a small sampling of this collection below.

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Samples of the Public Sculpture Collection

Brote [Sprout], ca. 1960. Stone.

Olivier Seguin, Mexico (born France), b. 1927
Gift of Esso Inter-America, Inc., 70.024.001
Location: Physics Quadrangle
© Olivier Seguin

Ascension/Decension, ca. 1974-1975. Steel and paint.

Beverly Pepper, United States, b. 1924
Gift of the Estate of B. Carlin, 2010.4.1
Location: Campus Green
© Beverly Pepper, courtesy, Marlborough Gallery, New York

Composition in Circumference, ca. 1981. Steel and paint.

Jean Claude Rigaud, United States (born Haiti), b. 1945
Gift of Dr. Maurice Rich, 2003.14
Location: Pentland Tower
© Jean Claude Rigaud

 

Large Metal B, ca. 1958. Aluminum.

Chryssa, Greece, b. 1933
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Aron B. Katz, 82.0227
Location: Business School
© Chryssa

Snapper Creek, ca. 1982. Aluminum and paint.

John Henry, United States, b. 1943
Gift of Larry and Pat Stewart, 95.0034.01
Location: Lowe Art Museum
© 1982 John Henry

Quadriplate V, 1980. Cor-ten steel.

Del Geist, United States, b. 1943
Gift in memory of E. Paul Charlap by Maryann, Becky &
Amanda Charlap, Abe & Christine Ostrovsky and Glen &
Paulette Ward, 98.0055
© Del Geist

 

Genesis, 1958. Limestone.

Jane Washburn, United States
Gift of the Artist, 58.034.000
Location: Frost School of Music
© Jane Washburn

Pietra Veloca, 2003. Steel and slate.

Ralph Provisero, United States, b. 1967
In loving memory of Lee Ruwitch from Francien, Robert and Zachary Ruwitch, April 2009, 2009.15
Location: Campus Green
© 2003 Ralph Provisero

Island Star, 1990. Cor-ten steel.

Joel Perlman, United States, b. 1943
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Reiber, 99.0007.01
Location: McArthur Building
© 1990 Joel Perlman
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