Louise Nevelson’s “Bicentennial Dawn” Up Close: A Birthday Tribute

Location: James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, Philadelphia, PA

2:30 – 3:30 PM

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MEETING PLACE: Meet at the David von Schlegell “Voyage of Ulysses” fountain, located outside the entrance to the Byrne/Green Federal Complex, on the west side of 6th Street between Market and Arch. For GPS/Google Maps, enter 76 N 6th Street to reach the correct entrance.

Join Maria Nevelson for a closer look at Bicentennial Dawn (1976), the monumental sculpture in Philadelphia by her grandmother, the iconic artist Louise Nevelson, created through the Art in Architecture Program of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). One of America’s most celebrated sculptors and a pioneer of her time, Louise Nevelson’s work is represented in over 250 art museums around the world. In honor of Louise Nevelson’s birthday on September 23, Maria Nevelson will share the history and significance of this “sculptural environment” that was unveiled at the dawn of the bicentennial, along with personal insights and memories of her grandmother and her work.

All visitors must present a valid photo ID issued by a federal or state government agency, such as a passport or driver’s license, and must go through security screening upon entry.

Advanced registration is required. Limited to 30 people.


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This talk is a collaboration between the Louise Nevelson Foundation, General Services Administration, and the Association for Public Art.

Maria Nevelson is the Founder of the Louise Nevelson Foundation, committed to ensuring her iconic grandmother continues in our discussions of American Art History.

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Fine Arts Team oversees some 20,000+ works of art across the country dating from the 1850s to the present.

Bringing contemporary art to Philadelphia since 1872, the Association for Public Art (aPA) collaborates with artists and communities to make public art accessible to all and create an enduring legacy for future generations.