The Frankie Muse Freeman sculpture stands as a powerful tribute to a pioneering civil rights…read moreattorney whose work shaped both local and national justice. Installed in 2017 in the northeast corner of Kiener Plaza, the six-foot bronze figure captures Freeman in motion, clutching a newspaper bearing the 1955 headline that declared segregation in public housing unconstitutional - a direct reference to her landmark legal victory. Commissioned by the NAACP and sculpted by Brian Owens, the piece portrays Freeman as if she is stepping away from the courthouse, her posture purposeful and resolute. One of the most striking features is the bronze newspaper that she carries, symbolizing the far-reaching influence of her advocacy. Beyond its artistic merit, the statue honors Freeman's decades of public service, including her groundbreaking role as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Positioned near the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse, the sculpture anchors her legacy in the civic heart of Saint Louis. It invites reflection on the quiet strength of legal activism and the enduring impact of one woman's determination to bend the arc of justice. [Review 1170 of 2025 - 436 in Missouri - 24723 overall]

Located in the entertainment district of Saint Louis and just down the street from the famous Fox…read moreTheater, this artwork is officially called "Nijinski Hare" but the locals call it "Kung Fu Rabbit" as it clearly depicts a lagomorph kicking someone's butt. Or it could be a ballet pose because the artist said it was a "playful and unique interpretation of Vaslav Nijinski, the world famous Russian ballet dancer." The sculpture is by artist Barry Flanagan and was initially placed in 1996 in front of the Saint Louis Blues hockey arena. I'm not sure when it was moved here. If I had brought my tripod (or a friend), I might have tried to duplicate the pose for a selfie. Perhaps you can try and add that here. [Review 17284 overall - 182 in Missouri - 802 of 2022.]

My eye was drawn to this sculpture. The woman appears to be walking quite swiftly down the street…read morewith purpose in her eyes and pose. However, she's forever in this walking stance and not getting anywhere. It's a lovely sculpture and Saint Louis has done well to include it with their public art. The caption in the sidewalk reads, "Donald Baechler. Walking Figure. (2003-2004). Bronze. Edition 1 of 3. On Loan From Gateway Foundation." Online, "Walking Figure poses motionless in front of the Gateway Foundation building, stuck forever in walking stance but never gaining any ground. The sprightly form reminds the viewer of a child's drawing of a human, with the arms and legs sticking out awkwardly from a square-like torso. The childish face of the figure grins shyly but contentedly with closed eyes as it towers above the heads of passersby, striding purposefully toward some unknown end. The surface texture of the bronze is strongly textured, inviting the viewer to interact and touch the rough surface of the piece." [Review 14462 overall, 1788 of 2020, number 94 in Missouri.]

This bronze sculpture is the work of controversial artist Tom Otterness, who created it in 2007. It…read moreis property of the Gateway Foundation and is currently displayed in the Grove District. Otterness came under fire after killing a dog that he adopted. This sculpture is in Otterness's trademark style of faceless characters with round body parts. This character happens to be a mouse, as the name implies. It really does resemble a mouse sitting on its rump, with its head cocked to the left. The sculpture is in great shape and has lights that shine on it at night. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance for those wishing to park and take a closer look. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 15 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

I've had a pretty positive experience overall with the City of Creve Coeur. The area is always…read moreclean and well-kept, and you can tell they really care about maintaining the community. There's also a great variety of shopping and restaurants nearby, along with plenty of housing and apartment options, which makes it a convenient place to live or visit. It's easy to find what you need without having to go far. It's a steadily growing area, but it still manages to keep that calm, welcoming feel.

Creve Coeur is such a jewel. A beautiful little city just inside of Maryland Heights with so much…read moreto offer. Home of Creve Coeur Lake (and those treacherous stairs), bikini trails, Go Ape zip line & tree climbing, 4 mile lake side run, picnic tables and much more. Tons of restaurants, movie theaters, grocers, specialty retail shops, car dealerships, hospitals and so on... Creve Coeur is a must see whenever you're in the area but if even venture to say it's worth a special trip. Thank me later.

This is another wonderful Mural here in St. Louis. It's the arch Miral, and it was fun for our…read morefamily to find and see.

I like public art, and I like find a different public art. We came across the steamboat murals. We…read moreare walking around in St. Louis. St. Louis has all kinds of different public are displays and this is a neat one.

You will find this nice sculpture on the Mississippi Riverfront, in St Louis, just behind the…read moreGateway Arch. It is the work of Harry Weber who completed the piece, which is made of bronze and sits 22 feet tall, in 2006 The 3.5 ton sculpture depicts explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Newfoundland dog, Seaman. It is owned by the city of St Louis and was commissioned by the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation to commemorate the bicentennial of the explorers' return September 1806. According to Weber, it "took seven months of long hours to complete the structure in clay, make molds and reassemble it like a giant jigsaw puzzle. It is a nice sculpture and Weber does a great job encapsulating Lewis and Clark's feeling of accomplishment, sacrifice and pride. It is very detailed and well done. The viewer can really connect to the piece. The sculpture is designated a national Lewis and Clark site by the US Park Service and spending on how high the Mississippi River gets, sometimes the statue is submerged in the river. In 2014, the statue was removed and restored to repair damage it had received from the flood. In 2016, the statue was returned to the riverfront to a location slightly south and about 17 feet higher than before. Before it was moved, during a flood situation, it would look like the duo were sailing into shore Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I would recommend checking out the Gateway Arch and Park while visiting this sculpture.