The DC Traveler

The large stainless steel sculpture titled Triple Arc, by abstract stone and metal sculptor James Rosati (1911-1988), is located behind The Octagon, in the courtyard of the American Institute of Architects at New York Ave and E Street NW. Sadly, it will relocated to Queens University in Charlotte, NC.

Rosati’s most famous piece, a 23 foot tall stainless steel Ideogram was located in the World Trade Center plaza New York City, before 9-11.
Two of his pieces are also on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
The piece is being removed on Monday.
Triple Arc
Courtyard of the American Institute of …read more

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My favorite sculpture in the  Washington, DC are is The Awakening, located at Hains Point in East Potomac Park.
Sadly, it has been sold and will be moved to a new location.  On Wednesday, it will be dug up and begin its move to its new home.
The good news. It isn’t moving far.
The National Park Service “temporary” 2-year permit initially allowed the piece to be located in the park in 1980. But it’s been there ever since.
It has since become one of the most popular non-monument sculptures in Washington, DC and a great photo op for parents …read more

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Just about a mile from the National Mall along the beautiful Potomac River is East Potomac Park.  This National Park is popular with local runners, skaters, bikers and picnickers.  It also has an 18 and two 9-hole golf courses as well as tennis courts and a miniature golf course. 
But I think the highlight is at the end of the park, on a peninsula called Hains Point. There you’ll find a most interesting sculpture called The Awakening. It’s a giant 5-part cast aluminum statue that looks like a 100 foot tall bearded man.  He’s mostly buried and appears to  be struggling to free …read more

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