Public Art

From self-guided tours to serendipitous sightings, Stanford’s grounds offer many opportunities for engaging with public artworks.

The new public artwork invites seeing and discovery from different perspectives.

Fall exhibitions invite visitors to contemplate color, courage, and cultural touchstones.

At the newly remodeled Graduate School of Education, artist Jacob Hashimoto’s playful centerpiece represents the possibilities that come from teaching and learning.

The translucent forms made of blue faience, a turquoise glaze used for more than 6,000 years, and polyester resin, a byproduct of modern petroleum production, invite viewers to consider the relationship between industrial practices and handmade objects.

The culminating project for the design-build seminar “Responsive Structures” is a 23-foot-high contemplation space made from salvaged wood.

The two public art commissions to be installed on campus in the next academic year reflect themes relevant to Stanford and the greater Bay Area.

The dynamic spheres created by international artist Alicja Kwade suggest alternate realities.