This is a list of public art in
Newark, New Jersey, in the
United States. This list applies only to works of
public art on permanent display in an outdoor public space and does not include artworks in museums. Public art may include sculptures, statues, monuments, memorials, murals, and mosaics. Many statues were erected in the early 20th century during the
City Beautiful Movement and were concentrated in the city's original three commons, or
town squares, and the county courthouse.[1]
In addition to aforementioned 2009 stainless steel sculpture of a hockey player[30][31] Jon Krawczyk also created The Salute, a statue of the longtime New Jersey Devils goaltender
Martin Brodeur, installed outside Prudential Center in 2016.[32] A bronze statue, created by sculptor Thomas Jay Warren,[33] was dedicated to the memory of
Althea Gibson in
Branch Brook Park in March 2012[34][35][36] In June 2012, a life-size bronze statue of
Roberto Clemente by sculptor Susan Wagner was also unveiled in the park.[37]
Throughout the city are memorials and tributes to local sons and daughters, local and national civic leaders, and political, religious, and sports figures.
Subject
Role
Image
Artist/Year
Location
Notes
Armed Forces Memorial
Dedicated to Jorge Oliveira 10-year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff's Office killed while serving in
Afghanistan War
This is a list of public art in
Newark, New Jersey, in the
United States. This list applies only to works of
public art on permanent display in an outdoor public space and does not include artworks in museums. Public art may include sculptures, statues, monuments, memorials, murals, and mosaics. Many statues were erected in the early 20th century during the
City Beautiful Movement and were concentrated in the city's original three commons, or
town squares, and the county courthouse.[1]
In addition to aforementioned 2009 stainless steel sculpture of a hockey player[30][31] Jon Krawczyk also created The Salute, a statue of the longtime New Jersey Devils goaltender
Martin Brodeur, installed outside Prudential Center in 2016.[32] A bronze statue, created by sculptor Thomas Jay Warren,[33] was dedicated to the memory of
Althea Gibson in
Branch Brook Park in March 2012[34][35][36] In June 2012, a life-size bronze statue of
Roberto Clemente by sculptor Susan Wagner was also unveiled in the park.[37]
Throughout the city are memorials and tributes to local sons and daughters, local and national civic leaders, and political, religious, and sports figures.
Subject
Role
Image
Artist/Year
Location
Notes
Armed Forces Memorial
Dedicated to Jorge Oliveira 10-year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff's Office killed while serving in
Afghanistan War