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Houston's Giant Beatle Statures

Houston’s Giant Beatle Statures

Giant Beatles Statures — Image by kenne These 36-foot-tall concrete statues are the work of artist David Adickes. They are located in Houston’s East Downtown (EaDo) neighborhood, in the backyard of the 8th Wonder Brewery, near the PNC Soccer Stadium, home of the MLS Houston Dynamo. — kenne Katelyn, Janie, and David (December 27, 2022)– Image by kenne

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David Adickes (American, *1927).

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Portrait of James A. Michener

David Adickes (Huntsville, Texas, 1927 – , Huntsville, Texas)

1962

Carved gesso with oil paint and silver leaf on plywood on Board

Blanton Museum of Art

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David Adickes (American, *1927).

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Public art

Finding a public sculpture for this assignment was interesting for me, this week I happenen to be in Houston Texas. The public sculpture I decided to choose, is called Virtuoso. Virtuoso is a 36-foot tall, 21-ton, sculpture made of steel and concrete. It was created in 1983 by the sculptor/artist name of David Adickes.

This sculpture is of a gigantic cello being played by a virtuoso, with only his two hands and head showing. On the backside of the sculpture are three, more life-size sculptures with bodies looking like string instruments. The sculpture is located in downtown Houston, in the Theater District in front of the Lyric Centre, a beautifully designed building. On the corner or a busy downtown street, with lovely landscaping. The developer of the Lyric Centre asked for a “piece of public art that paid homage to music, dance and performing arts”.

This sculpture is a sculpture in the round because it is meant to be seen from all sides. Especially since there are the three added musicians on the back of the main sculpture. The volume and density are definitely present while looking at this large sculpture.

Aesthetically, I feel like the sculpture fits perfectly in the area, since it is abstract, not only is it about music, but the arts as well.

There are a few definitions of the word virtuoso, but the first definition, and the most fitting I thought is

“one who excels in the technique of an art,

especially: a highly skilled musical performer”.

When the sculpture was first created, it wasn’t loved, and strongly criticized. Over the years, it has been embraced, and has become a Houston landmark.

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How 43 Giant, Crumbling Presidential Heads Ended Up in a Virginia Field! After An Ambitious Monument Went Bust, Big Dreams—and Big Heads—Remain

— Jennifer Billock, Travel Correspondent | February 12, 2016

George Washington seems to be crying as he stares at FDR. Photos by Pablo Iglesias Maurer/DCist

In Croaker, Virginia stands a sight that would make just about anyone stop in their tracks. 43 ghostly effigies of presidents past crowd together in the tall grass. Some of the 18-to-20-foot busts have crumbling noses. Tear-like stains fall from the eyes of others. All have bashed-in heads to some degree. This could be a scene from the world’s most patriotic horror movie, but it’s all too real—and Howard Hankins’ family farm is just the latest stop on the busts’ larger-than-life journey from iconic pieces of art to zombie-like markers of America’s past.

Presidents Park before it shut down. A.Currell

The busts are all that remains of Virginia’s Presidents Park, a now-defunct open-air museum where visitors could once walk among the presidential heads. Presidents Park first opened in nearby Williamsburg in 2004, the brainchild of local landowner Everette “Haley” Newman and Houston sculptor David Adickes, who was inspired to create the giant busts after driving past Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

Woodrow Wilson slowly falls apart. Photos by Pablo Iglesias Maurer/DCist

But their presidential visions soon (literally) went bust. The park, which cost about $10 million to create, went belly-up due to a lack of visitors in 2010. Doomed in part by location—it was hidden behind a motel and slightly too far away from colonial Williamsburg’s tourist attractions, the park went into foreclosure.

The slow deterioration of George W. Photos by Pablo Iglesias Maurer/DCist

That’s where Hankins, who helped build the park, comes in. Before the land was auctioned off, Newman asked him to destroy the busts. But Hankins didn’t feel right about it, and instead offered to take the heads and move them to his 400-acre farm. And so began the laborious process of moving 43 giant presidents, each weighing in between 11,000 and 20,000 pounds, to a field ten miles away. Hankins estimates the weeklong process cost about $50,000—not including the damage done to each sculpture during the move.

Presidential heads lined up in neat rows. Photos by Pablo Iglesias Maurer/DCist

Any hopes of preserving the presidents in their original state were literally crushed as the busts made their journey from park to field. Each bust had to be lifted from its base by a crane, cracking the sculpture’s neck to get the full piece off the ground. The crane attached to a steel frame inside the busts through a hole smashed into the top of each sculpture’s head. Then, each president was loaded onto a flatbed truck and hauled away to Hankins’ property.

President Washington Mobilus In Mobili via Flickr

Cracked skulls were just the beginning: The team improvised as they went along, and the earlier busts moved bore the brunt of the movers’ initial inexperience. The first few moved have broken noses, missing backsides and other structural issues. Abraham Lincoln's bust now has an eerie hole in the back of its head that brings to mind his tragic end, and Ronald Reagan's bust bears the scar of a lightning strike. They all now sit decaying in three neat lines on the farm (except for George Washington, who stands to the side overlooking the group), where they continue to crumble, peel and crack.

Dwight Eisenhower Mobilus In Mobili via Flickr

Hankins’ field isn’t officially open to visitors—he tells Smithsonian.com that he lacks a tourist attraction license and turns away requests to visit his property. But intrepid explorers and photographers have found ways of getting to the crumbling presidential ruin anyway.

Lyndon B. Johnson Mobilus In Mobili via Flickr

Another park featuring similar presidential heads by Adickes met a similar end. The 2003 Presidents Park in Lead, South Dakota is also now closed—although most of the heads there remain on the property, littering the hillside and serving as de-facto homes for wild turkeys in the area. Busts at a third location in Houston, Texas are visible through a fence.

President Lincoln Mobilus In Mobili via Flickr

Hankins’ heads may have a new home soon. He tells Smithsonian.com that he’s working with a couple local governments to find a good site to rebuild the museum. His vision is a grand one that takes the original Presidents Park model, which included a visitor center with presidential memorabilia and a recreation of the Oval Office, to a new level. Hankins envisions a new incarnation complete with Air Force One fuselage, Secret Service museum, First Lady memorabilia, Wounded Warriors room, interactivity and more.

His goal, says Hankins, is to build something both local children and local economies can benefit from while educating the public and making money. But mostly, he says, he’s keeping his battered presidential dream alive for the kids.

“One boy came out to see the heads, then he sent me a picture he drew of the presidents,” Hankins said. “It just tugs at your heart to look at it.”

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Best Public parks in Houston, TX

Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the country, and that's reflected in its parks. Whether you want to hike through a forest or play soccer on top of a hill, Houston has something for everyone.

Here are some of our favorite public spaces:

Hermann Park

Hermann Park is Houston's largest park, and one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It's home to many attractions, such as the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre and NRG Stadium (home of Super Bowl LI). Hermann Park also has six miles of hiking trails and bike paths that connect to other parks around the city.

The park started as a private estate owned by George Hermann around 1914. In 1927 the City of Houston bought it for $1 million dollars with plans to build a golf course on it—but that never happened because people loved going there so much! Instead they created what we now know as Hermann Park: a giant green space with plenty of trees and fun activities for families like picnicking or taking your dog for a walk on one of its many trails.

Hermann Park hosts various events throughout the year including Movies Under The Stars where you can watch movies from inside your car while sitting on blankets spread out across grassy lawns; Spring Festival which features live music performances; GreenFest where thousands gather together each year for environmental awareness workshops; Earth Day Celebration which focuses specifically on children learning how important it is not only our environment but also our health too!

Memorial Park

Memorial Park is a large urban park in Houston, Texas, USA. The park was established in 1919 and is located at the western edge of the Museum District. It is the second-largest municipal park in Houston behind Hermann Park.

The land for Memorial Park was purchased by the City of Houston on February 12, 1914 for $965,000 ($24.7 million with inflation). The original tract contained 775 acres (316 ha). In 1918 Andrew Carnegie gave $50 million to build 581 libraries across America; however, he stipulated that only towns that already had a library or would build one within three years could receive funding from him.[1] As such, Houston agreed to build its first free public library system under provisions of his grant in return for $10 million from Carnegie,[2] who also provided funds for construction of a central library[3] which opened September 26th 1925.[4]

Memorial Park has become popular since it opened due to its convenient location near downtown Houston and proximity to other attractions such as Buffalo Bayou Park Westheimer Bvld., George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Fannin South Rd./IH-610 Loop

Discovery Green

Discovery Green is a public park in Downtown Houston, Texas. The park is located on the east side of Downtown Houston between the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park.

The park was designed by landscape architecture firm Hargreaves Associates and opened in April 2008. Discovery Green has won numerous awards including being named "Best Public Space" by readers of Houstonia magazine in 2011 and 2012.

Discovery Green is a public park that covers 32 acres (13 hectares). It has a statue dedicated to Terry Hershey, founder of the Harris County Flood Control District, who was instrumental in building up Buffalo Bayou into what exists today as part of its flood control system for Downtown Houston; it also has an 8-foot bronze statue called "The Water Bearer" that was created by artist David Adickes.[1]

Terry Hershey Park

Terry Hershey Park is a city park located in the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, Texas. It is named after Terry Hershey, a former Mayor of Houston. The park was established in 1984 and occupies 110 acres (45 ha).

Jones Park

Jones Park is located at 2300 Crawford St, Houston TX 77003. The park offers two softball fields, three tennis courts and a playground area. Amenities include:

Full sized basketball court

Softball field

Tennis court

Admission to the park is free; however, you will need to purchase a parking permit for $1 if you would like to drive into the park. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 6:00 A.M-10:00 Pm and Friday from 6:00 A.M - 7:00 Pm

Conclusion

Houston is a great place to visit. With so many beautiful parks and museums, you can’t go wrong. Some of our favorites are Hermann Park, Discovery Green, Terry Hershey Park and Jones Park. We hope this list helps you choose the best public park for your next trip!

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Cornet (2015)

Cornet is an outdoor concrete and steel sculpture of a cornet by David Adickes, located in the Strand Historic District of Galveston, Texas, in the United States. (source: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Cornet_(sculpture))

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The Beatles, Houston, TX.  David Adickes, a native born modernist sculptor, is rather known for his larger than life creations. Nance Street, north of downtown, is the location of his studio and his probably most known work- the heads and busts of the presidents. The Beatles were houses there for some time, but have a new temporary home at 8th Wonder Brewery’s beer garden.  John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney are 36 feet tall, with Ringo Starr coming in a bit shorter.  This temporary home is where they will stay until they’re sold with an asking price of $350,000.

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David Pryor Adickes - Harlequins Against Blue, n.d.

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David Adickes (American, *1927).

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David Adickes

Portrait of a Gentleman

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Products of the Petroleum Industry David Adickes, Dan Wingren  1955 Serigraph

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President Heads - The abandoned presidential statues in Williamsburg

President Heads – The abandoned presidential statues in Williamsburg

The statues were sculpted by Houston artist David Adickes inspired by Mount Rushmore. They were open to the public at Presidents Park alongside the Presidential Pet Museum, and received thousands of visitors until 2010 when a company bought the plot of land. The huge presidential heads had to move.

Instead of allowing the busts to be demolished, Howard Hankins, who helped construct the park,…

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