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After 60 years, Lewiston’s place in boxing lore will be cast in bronze, The Boston Globe

2025 — The 1965 heavyweight championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in Lewiston is a metaphor for a place in Maine that always gets up after being knocked down.

In 2015, following the 50th anniversary of the Phantom Punch, Charlie Hewitt and Tom Platz started kicking the idea around. That punch was no phantom to Tom Platz. He was there, a seventh-grader watching history inside what most locals in Lewiston, Maine, called St. Dominic’s Arena… VIEW PDF >

Muhammad Ali statue to reflect '“timeless” pose for anniversary bout with Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Sun Journal

2025 — The statue is well on its way toward being unveiled May 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of Ali's knockout of Liston at what is now called The Colisée, sculptor Zenos Frudakis said.
LEWISTON — A 10-foot bronze statue of Muhammad Ali is on track to be unveiled May 25 in Lewiston, sculptor Zenos Frudakis said Thursday. Construction of the statue’s 3-foot base is set to wrap up this week in front of Bates Mill No. 5 at 65 Main St. The statue is to depict the world heavyweight boxing champion standing victoriously in the aftermath of his 1965 knockout of Sonny Liston at what is now called The Colisée.… VIEW PDF >

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Renowned Pa. sculptor creates larger-than-life animal art for Elmwood Park Zoo, ABC CH6

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — 2024 —  Zenos Frudakis has spent a lifetime crafting larger-than-life sculptures that have become icons around the world. His latest sculptures will be roaring into the Elmwood Park Zoo this year as the zoo prepares to unveil their multi-million dollar renovations. The Zoo's new Welcome Center and Veterinary Health Center is expected to open on June 27, 2024…At the center of the plaza will be a fountain featuring four sculptures made by Frudakis. The piece will feature the buck and fawn at first and will be joined by the remaining doe and jaguar as they are completed.
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The Monument Man Articulate with Jim Cotter / PBS 

Season 6, Episode 9 — Welcome to Articulate, the show that examines our creativity, as the very essence of our humanity. I’m Jim Cotter and on this episode: “The Monument Man,” Zenos Frudakis has spent the last 50 years sculpting life out of bronze, aiming to best capture the likenesses and spirits of his subjects and to shine a light on those who have helped foster change in the world.
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What does a libertarian art show look like? The Cato Institute is finding out. The Washington Post 

2019 — The charcoal-and-pencil drawing is slightly larger than a sheet of 8½ -by-11 paper. It shows a crowd assembled on the steps of the Capitol; protest signs poking out read "Reform Healthcare" and "Universal single payer." The title of the piece, "Rally for Universal Healthcare," is no surprise. What is surprising is where it appeared: at an art exhibit titled "Freedom: Art as the Messenger," which is being hosted by the Cato Institute, Washington's leading libertarian think tank...

James J. Braddock statue to be unveiled Sept. 26, HUDPOST

— A statue of legendary North Bergen boxer, James J. Braddock, will be unveiled on September 26th, 2018. The date marks the 100th year anniversary of the North Hudson county park.

Braddock was a North Bergen boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. The 2005 biographical film Cinderella Man was based on his life… VIEW PDF >

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Jacques Pepin National Sculpture Society 

— The Farm, in Stonington, CT, is home to the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, a space to preserve and celebrate culinary, agricultural and cultural heritage through cooking classes and other education programming.  The Center partnered with the Jacques Pépin Foundation to host a Harvest Tribute fundraising event on Oct. 13… VIEW PDF >

Trump Will Be Arraigned Today. Clinton Will Be Honored, The New York Times

— Hours after Donald Trump appears in court, his former opponent, Hillary Clinton, will be the honoree at a dinner 10 blocks from Trump Tower… VIEW PDF >

Remembering Arnold Palmer, King of Golf Forbes

— This September 10,th King of Golf Arnold Palmer would have been 89 years old. A few years ago, I interviewed him and asked what his  attitude was when he hit the ball. He told me, ‘Hit it hard, go find it, and hit it hard again.’  Palmer was also a businessman, and in 1959, created a marketing partnership, the first time a major sports personality was linked to a profitable business venture off the playing field. He became the world’s top grossing athlete for endorsement income… VIEW PDF >

At Site of Scopes Trial, Darrow Statue Belatedly Joins Bryan’s The New York Times 

DAYTON, Tenn. — A statue of Clarence Darrow appeared in front of the historic red brick courthouse here this week, just within spitting distance of the banner for the Scopes Bluegras Festival and its logo featureing a banjo-picking chimpanzee…

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Golfers Who Give Back: Kelly Slater Turf’s Up Golf Digest

— We’re proud of what golf does for charity, and for the sixth year, Golf Digest is celebrating Golfers Who Give Back, partnering with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Our joint committee has selected world surf champion Kelly Slater, country-music artist Clay Walker and World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster as this year’s Golfers Who Give Back.…

Arboretum Preserving Historic Figures of the American Landscape, The North Carolina Arboretum

ASHEVILLE, NC — A combination of thoughtful planning and fortunate circumstances has ushered in 2015 as an exciting time of growth and preservation for The North Carolina Arboretum. In the coming months, the organization will embark upon projects of historical and contemporary importance that honor the vision and integrity of landscape architecture... VIEW PDF >

IWM Duxford's American Air Museum officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent Cambridge Network

— The newly-transformed American Air Museum tells the story of Anglo-American collaboration in 20th and 21st century conflict, as seen through the eyes of the people linked with the aircraft and objects on display. It focuses on the key role played by American air power, in conflicts from 1918 to the present day, with dramatic displays of historic and contemporary aircraft… VIEW PDF >

Meet the man behind iconic Payne Stewart sculpture and our new ‘Arnie’ award Golf Digest

— It is the bane of the successful contemporary artist that his work is usually better known than his name. In this case, his name is Zenos Frudakis. Ever heard of him? Yet even the casual golf fan is likely familiar with the sculpture of a celebratory Payne Stewart, one leg in the air, his right fist piercing the sky, on display near the 18th green of Pinehurst No. 2 where Stewart struck this pose as he won the U.S. Open in 1999... VIEW PDF >

Your Tuesday Briefing: Back Story, The New York Times

— Celebrations and tributes took place yesterday across the U.S. for Martin Luther King’s Birthday, but honors for the slain civil rights hero extend beyond America’s borders…

Martin Luther King Jr.'s work still resonates across Africa, The Voice of America 

KAMPALA, UGANDA — 2018 — Streets. Schools. A bridge in Burkina Faso. The name of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. can be found across Africa, a measure of the global influence of the American civil rights leader who was shot dead 50 years ago after speaking out against injustices at home and abroad… VIEW PDF >

The subject of a lifetime: Glenside artist Zenos Frudakis has been sculpting MLK since ’80s, WHYY

2018 — On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, his voice still resonates. As for King’s image, it’s indelible — preserved in old photos, film, and sculpture. Montgomery County artist Zenos Frudakis has had a hand in that. He’s been creating lifelike sculptures of King since the 1980s. They include one in Chester City, another in South Africa, and a new one destined for a sculpture garden at an unannounced location abroad… VIEW PDF >

Cranberry Woman Posed for Memorial, The Cranberry Eagle 

CRANBERRY TWP — In October 2006, the National United States Air Force Memorial was dedicated in Arlington, Va., which included a bronze sculpture of the Air Force Honor Guard created by Zenos Frudakis... VIEW PDF >

West Virginia Miners Play Second Fiddle to the Molly Maguires, CounterPunch

— In search of improved working conditions and livable wages, mine workers in two major coal producing states resorted to violence against coal mine owners and managers. The militants in one of those states are celebrated as heroic fighters of America’s industrial age. In the other state, the miners’ campaign for human progress is omitted from state history books... VIEW PDF >

The 14 Most Breathtaking Sculptures Around The World, The Culture Trip

— Sculpture has the power to stop viewers in their tracks, both for their beauty and their context. From Renaissance classics that foregrounded ideal beauty, to modern day works that push the boundaries of material and media, sculpture continues to capture the public’s attention, whether it is in New York, London or Rome. Here is a list of the top 14 most breathtaking sculptures from all corners of the globe... VIEW PDF >

Where Art Immitates Life, Country Life 

— The longer that I write about gardens, the more interested I am in their relationships with people, rather than just their qualities of horticulture and garden design. Nowhere is this more relevant than at Old Bladbean Stud in Kent... VIEW PDF >

Frudakis, an Omnipresent Sculptor, The Philadelphia Inquirer

— Chances are you see and interact with Zenos Frudakis quite often. You don't know him, and you probably haven't read about the 64-year-old sculptor unless you've glanced at captions on photos of his famous work in The Inquirer and elsewhere: the 10-foot-tall bronze Frank Rizzo sculpture at the Municipal Services Building Plaza across from City Hall... [JPG] 

“FREEDOM” DI ZENOS FRUDAKIS, Sul Parnaso

— Per ricordare il 25 aprile ormai passato, vorrei presentarvi questo capolavoro, conosciuto da pochi ma di un coinvolgimento non da sottovalutare. “Freedom” è una bellissima scultura in bronzo realizzata dall’artista Zenos Frudakis, americano di origine greca, situata a Philadelphia davanti agli uffici GSK. Come spiega lo stesso scultore, “volevo creare una scultura che chiunque, indipendentemente dal proprio contesto, potesse guardare e percepire immediatamente l’idea di qualcuno che lotta per liberarsi...

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TOUR DU MONDE DES STATUES LES PLUS INSOLITES, Le Figaro

— Elles saisissent l'instant ou font passer un message. Les sculptures demeurent des témoins silencieux de différentes époques. Peut-être, comme l'avance le prêtre Benoît Lacroix, qu'«Aimer, c'est sculpter sa propre statue», ou plutôt que sculpter, c'est faire passer un message sur ce que l'on aime. Comme Yoko Ono, qui avait demandé à l'artiste suédois Carl Fredrik de façonner un revolver au canon noué pour prôner le refus de la violence après la mort de John Lennon. Ou comme la sculptrice Louise Bourgeois, avec son araignée, Maman, d'environ 10 mètres de hauteur et symbole hommage à sa mère... VIEW PDF >

The Top Ten: Public Art, The Independent

— Most public art is horrible, in my philistine opinion (the Philistines being a maligned and cultured people), usually made bearable only by the greater awfulness of the modern architecture around it. But some of it is good... VIEW PDF >

25 Of The Most Creative Sculptures And Statues From Around the World

— Our cities are full of majestic monuments, stunning sculptures and artistic statues...

Zenos Frudakis, Fortune’s Favors, Articulate with Jim Cotter / PBS

Season 2, Episode 1— One of the world’s most celebrated contemporary sculptors was inspired by one of the most legendary. The creations of Philadelphia-based Sculptor Zenos Frudakis span the globe... WATCH FORTUNE’S FAVORS >

Sculptures of Freedom - The Famous Cretan Sculptor in USA, Characters

— I grew up in America’s Midwest. Both my parents were Greek. My father, born in Alikampos, Crete, played the lyra every day at home. My mother filled the house with smells of Greek cooking. Avgolemono soup, spinakopeta, lamb, and warm, homemade bread...

USGA Museum opens Jack Nicklaus Room, Fox Sports

— The United States Golf Association held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday for the new Jack Nicklaus Room at the USGA Museum in Far Hills. The 75-year-old Hall of Famer was on hand for the event and was very pleased by how the room turned out. "The USGA did the Jack Nicklaus Room so nicely, so tastefully--it's not a large room, but there is so much to it," Nicklaus said during the dedication ceremony.'...

Daily catch-up: sculpture, silly jokes and a guide to solving all engineering problems, The Independent, UK

— The fame of the New Review’s Top 10s is spreading...

Donor Wants Sculpture to Inspire Rowan Students, Courier-Post

— Historical figures are leaping right off the page at Rowan University...

A Vision Graces Rowan, The Inquirer

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Palm Beach Atlantic University unveils 7-foot statue of founding president, Palm Beach Post

— Palm Beach Atlantic University today honored Jess Moody, the school's founding father and first president, by unveiling a 7-foot, 715-pound bronze statue... VIEW PDF >

A dream becomes a sculpture honored at Rowan, The Inquirer

— 2025 — This is a story about how art happens. It is also the story of a diminutive but determined woman, a sculptor who understood her vision and gave it wings, and a local university that saw fit to give it a home. Above all, it is a story about love...

Wild Blue Wonder The New Air Force Memorial Is at Its Best When Reaching for the Sky, The Washington Post 

— 2016— With one bold leap, the Air Force jumps into first place for having the most distinctive service memorial in the Washington area. Visible up close from I-395 and afar from the patio of the Kennedy Center, three stainless steel arms set on a promontory above Arlington National Cemetery tickle the sky… VIEW PDF >

News 2015 and Earlier

From 'Freedom' to 'Knowledge,' Philly-area sculptor's work strikes chords around the world, CH 10 Philadelphia

— 2014 — One of Philadelphia's most iconic public sculptures, admired by global audiences who have never set foot in the city, is tucked into a obscure corner in front of a former pharmaceutical building...

Zenos Frudakis: A Philadelphia-Based Sculptor Breaking The Mold, WRTI 90.1

— 2014 — It's rare for living artists to be compared to the greats. Yet a Philadelphia-based sculptor has been given such an honor. WRTI's Jim Cotter reports on the man who brought "freedom" to the world...

Freedom, Featured Fifty Fine Arts, The Huffington Post

— 2014 — Our cities are full of majestic monuments, stunning sculptures and artistic statues, each having a story to tell. Thousands of them have been made but only a few of...

The Sporting Statues Project: US and Canadian Baseball Statues Database

— The Sporting Statues Project, University of Sheffield...

PCN Profiles Zenos Frudakis, Internationally Recognized Sculptor, PCN-TV

— (VIDEO) Zenos Frudakis is an internationally recognized sculptor, who currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. As a child, Zenos began to sculpt using dough given to him by his mother while she baked bread...

Payne Stewart's Legacy Lives On As U.S. Open Returns To Pinehurst, WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio

— 2014 — Overlooking the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 is a statue of a man. He’s standing on one leg, a putter dangling in his left hand and a right fist extended straight forward, in victory. The statue preserves a moment now 15 years-old. It’s a moment more famous than any other that this course has seen, since it opened in 1907. The WorldIn his trademark knickers, Payne Stewart won the event on that misty Father’s day with a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole. He kissed his wife Tracy and celebrated his second US Open win... VIEW PDF >

USGA pays tribute to Payne Stewart, Philly.com

PINEHURST, N.C. — They were two players who would go on to become major champions and best buddies...

Payne Stewart's Legacy Lives On As U.S. Open Returns To Pinehurst, WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio

— 2014 — Overlooking the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 is a statue of a man. He’s standing on one leg, a putter dangling in his left hand and a right fist extended straight forward, in victory. The statue preserves a moment now 15 years-old. It’s a moment more famous than any other that this course has seen, since it opened in 1907. The WorldIn his trademark knickers, Payne Stewart won the event on that misty Father’s day with a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole. He kissed his wife Tracy and celebrated his second US Open win... VIEW PDF >

From ‘Freedom’ to ‘Knowledge,’ Philly-area sculptor’s work strikes chords around the world, WHYY

PHILADELPHIA, 2014 — One of Philadelphia’s most iconic public sculptures, admired by global audiences who have never set foot in the city, is tucked into a obscure corner in front of a former pharmaceutical building… VIEW PDF >

In Baseball’s Bronze Age, Statues Are Becoming Bigger Part of Landscape, The New York Times

ATLANTA, 2011 — Rob Warnock lingered last week in the shadow of a striking bronze sculpture just outside Turner Field. He had been assigned to hand out Braves tickets for his company’s employee-recruitment gathering at that night’s game, and, thinking about where to rendezvous, had said to his boss, “Which gate?”… VIEW PDF >