Worse city ever. Unadvertised tolls that cost me 60 dollars for 30 minutes of use. Not…read moretransparent. I will NEVER visit this city again. They are thieves

Seems like a lot is in the air here in Charlotte where mental health people issues are concerned I…read moreunderstand they had a killing here this is home however I have mental health issues and I do not have any such thing on my record I've been treated some kind of way by hospitals by businesses and by the local Transit system you can't just put all of us in a box and say where are the same because we're not and that by and if you're working in an area where you are dealing with mental health people with mental health issues then you need to be trained how to deal with us because a lot of times you are said I issues off by the way you respond and then run and tell lies when we react especially when we are in a mental health crisis state

Located on a small triangle of land at the southern end of Charlotte's Latta Park, this bright…read moreyellow artwork is the ultimate in upcycling or recycling. The artwork is made from the line of trolley tracks that were buried underground since the 1930's when they brought people from the city's first suburb into downtown. They were uncovered in 2010 during roadwork on East Boulevard. The rail pieces were fused into V's and then assembled into something that looks like a DNA double helix and were then painted a vibrant yellow. The sculpture is pointed with one end toward downtown and one toward Dilworth, a reference to the two placed the rail used to connect. Nearby, a caption gives some history of the transportation in the city, dating back to the 1880s with horsecars through the 1930s when gas motorbuses were introduced. It is a striking artwork and with the bright color, you won't miss it. [Review 14482 overall, 1808 of 2020, number 2736 in North Carolina.]

Recently ranked as one of the Top 50 artworks built in 2018, this interesting display is made up of…read more5.768 individual pieces and climbs 8 feet tall around Southwest and Southeast corners of the new Stonewall Station Parking garage. It's not a great spot to enjoy unless you are headed into Uptown on Caldwell Street. I had to park on the 277 onramp and hope not to get a ticket as I took my pictures and tried to appreciate the artwork. The piece is suspended as a one continuous piece without the use of a secondary support system. According to information I found online, "The 16-inch deep directional folds across the structural skin borrows from the concept of nappe--a geological term relating to both the movement and form that creates the earth's peaks and valleys over their tectonic history. A dynamic cultural asset for the City of Charlotte, Wanderwall celebrates the spirit of growth and discovery." Worth a stop to check it out. [Review 11551 overall, 1331 of 2019.]

Painted by artist Abel Jackson, this large mural takes up half the wall on the outside of The…read moreChamber by Wooden Robot https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-chamber-wooden-robot-charlotte-2?hrid=Yg3CZBsgKiiPDbltikDo0w near the 36th Street Lynx station. You'll be able to see it best if you take the opposite exit from the station instead of walking past the brewery. With the phrase "Hear, Imagine, and Be Love", the mural depicts the artist's niece and two family friends. Abel hopes "the community will receive gratitude and love for their loved ones and for yourself" when viewing the mural. [Review 16950 overall - 3272 in North Carolina - 466 of 2022.]

Located on the side of Romare Bearden Park closest to Mint Street, this welded stainless steel…read moresculpture soars 30 feet into the air like a wave. The artwork was unveiled on September 23, 2017. The caption reads, "Richard Hunt created 'Spiral Odyssey' as a tribute to his friend Romare Bearden (1911-1988). Bearden and Hunt were the first contemporary African American artists to have solo exhibitions at New York's Museum of Modern Art in 1971." "In 1963, Romare Bearden played a pivotal role in the founding of a collective of African American artists known as the 'Spiral Group' who actively participated in the Civil Rights movement. In the manner of the Archimedean spiral that advances by radiating outward to embrace all directions, the elegant spiral formed by Richard Hunt's sculpture symbolizes the widening influence of the Spiral Group. It also represents the circular nature of progress and the complexities of Bearden's multifaceted career, which even in its legacy continues to ascend." "The 'Odyssey', Homer's epic poem chronicling the hero's perilous voyage home, inspired Bearden as well as Hunt. A form resembling a ship's bow servs as the base of Hunt's sculpture. A journeying vessel, the ship alludes to forward momentum as well as the suffering experienced by enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage. The sculpture's ascending height attests to a fortitude of character - strength, tenacity and liberty. Whimsical vignettes mimicking fish surfing in the ship's wake, and generative plant life inspired by the surrounding garden, signify resiliency and regeneration." Collection of Mecklenburg County, Commissioned in partnership with the Arts & Science Council and the Public Art Commission. Funding was generously provided by Mecklenburg County, Duke Energy Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Board of Directors of the Arts & Science Council. [Review 268 of 2024 - 3525 in North Carolina - 21303 overall.]

Standing in a quad on the campus of Queens University, this impressively large sculpture is hard to…read moremiss. It is a single stainless steel piece titled "Triple Arc I" by artist James Rosati (1911-1988). Rosati is famed for the Ideogram sculpture that stood in between the Twin Towers and was lost in the September 11 attacks. This piece is part of the Campus Art Collection thanks to the Carrie B DeWitt Foundation. It is easy to access as long as school is not in session. There is parking along Selwyn nearby. I thought it was an impressive piece and photographs well with the university buildings in the background. [Review 18067 overall - 3316 in North Carolina - 1589 of 2022.]

I really enjoyed this unlike our sad experience in NODA. A block long with lots of interesting…read morelocal artwork, which most of was quite good. It was a great 20-30 minutes wandering throughout. Definitely worth strolling through. Don't waste your time ambling through NODA murals. I won't make that mistake again.

Almost passed right by it -- it looks like an unsuspecting alleyway but fear not! The murals were…read moreBEAUTIFUL and I so appreciate when cities make an effort to incorporate more art into its streets

Clarity is a piece by Matt Hooker and Matt Moore (collectively known as "The Matts") on the wall…read morebehind the Charlotte Visual and Performing Arts Center. Created as part of the 2019 Talking Walls Festival, it is easily visible from the offramp of I-277. The artwork depicts the face of blonde woman combined with a lioness. Perhaps a tribute to the Charlotte Panthers? It is highly detailed and quite stunning. [Review 2091 of 2024 - 3765 in North Carolina - 23110 overall]