Back in the early 80's, I was living in the city of Mesa and I served on the Museum and Cultural Advisory Board. That was long before the amazing new Art Center but, the Arizona Museum of Natural History was a thriving museum. However, there was not a huge dinosaur bursting out of the side of the museum while I was on that board.
What a surprise it was to see this fellow looking as though he was about to pounce on my car. That is quite a sculpture. I was very impressed.
I was also impressed to see sculptures on almost every corner in Mesa's downtown area. Old Humpty Dumpty was looking pretty proud of himself sitting on that wall. Mesa has come a very long way since the time our board was struggling for funding for the arts.
That wallpainting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh my! The dinosaur is a staggering sight to see. I assume it also attracts a lot of people to take the museum tour.
ReplyDeleteI like them both, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like your area (like many cities) has become aware of the importance of public art. I love the dinosaur!
ReplyDeleteThe dinosaur is quite creative.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That is certainly going to attract young people to the museum, which is a good thing! Love to see more money spent on the Arts, it's so important ✨
ReplyDeleteWow! That really gets attention! I'll bet local kids are really excited to see that. (And how good Humpty looks intact!)
ReplyDeleteWe went to several concerts and events at the marvelous Mesa Arts Center when we lived in the Valley some years ago. Like you said, Mesa has come a long way since the dusty days when I first lived in the Valley.
ReplyDeleteImpressive!
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Wow, the dinosaur is very impressive to see.
ReplyDeleteA dinosaur and Mr. Dumpty. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove all of this!
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