Monumental Art

Magnificent art meets spectacular sights at Olympic Sculpture Park.

One mile north of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) along the Waterfront lies Olympic Sculpture Park. Owned and operated by SAM, the park is filled with awe-inspiring works that, combined with the surrounding views, provide an outdoor landscape like no other. Among the sculptures found here is “Eagle” by Alexander Calder (opposite page), which offers views of either the Space Needle or Elliott Bay, depending on which direction you view it from. “Echo” by Jaume Plensa (above), based on a mountain nymph of Greek mythology, provides a changing perspective as you walk past that will have you convinced your mind is playing tricks on you. These, along with many other works of art found throughout the park, make it a must-stop destination on any visitor’s itinerary of the Emerald City.

PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER

TEXT BY TAYLOR CLAYTON