2027 Public Art Commission: Massachusetts
conceptual Photograph May 2026
conceptual Photograph May 2026
The Common Thread | Keith M. Francis
The Common Thread by Keith M. Francis. A 2027–2028 public art commission in Corten steel featuring structural arches reflecting New Bedford, Massachusetts' historic mansions, churches, and textile mills.
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Lovelocks by Keith M. Francis. A public art commission in New Bedford, Massachusetts featuring a structural steel heart, granite base, and interactive community padlock net, supported by TDI and MassDevelopment.
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The Firefighters by Keith M. Francis. A stainless steel and granite memorial sculpture honoring the six Worcester firefighters who tragically lost their lives on December 3, 1999.
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Ole Miss: University of Mississippi by Keith M. Francis. A monumental stainless steel and I-beams sculpture featured at the University of Mississippi Museum collection.
White Fence | Keith M. Francis
White Fence by Keith M. Francis. A monumental outdoor sculpture examining suburban ideals, boundaries, and social structures, featured by MassArt x SoWa.
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Glittering Patterns by Keith M. Francis. A public art commission in New Bedford, Massachusetts featuring kinetic suspended panels, steel, aluminum, and concrete footings, produced with the New Bedford Economic Development Council.