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1. Education, Science & Technology
Education, Science, & Technnology
Artist: Jack Gron
Date: 1990
Location: Applied Science & Technology
Materials: Corten Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Aluminum
2. The Harpy Eagle
The Harpy Eagle
Artist: Mr. John Ruthven
Location: In the process of relocation
Gifted to Northern Kentucky University by Board Regent, Ms. Joyce Bowen Griffin
3. The African Crowned Eagle "The Leopard in the Sky"
The African Crowned Eagle
Artist: Mr. John Ruthven
Location: In the process of relocation
Gifted to Northern Kentucky University by Board Regent, Ms. Joyce Bowen Griffin
4. The Philippine Eagle "Formerly The Monkey Eating Eagle"
The Philippine Eagle
Artist: Mr. John Ruthven
Location: In the process of relocation
Gifted to Northern Kentucky University by Board Regent, Ms. Joyce Bowen Griffin
5. The Hyena
The Hyena
Artist: Frank Stella
Date: 1989
Location: Fine Arts Center - Greaves Concert Hall
Materials: Silkscreen, lithography, and linoleum block with hand-coloring, marbling and collage
Exhibited at the Solway Gallery in Cincinnati in November, 1989.
6. The Whale As a Dish
The Whale As a Dish
Artist: Frank Stella
Date: 1989
Location: Fine Arts Center - Greaves Concert Hall
Materials: Silkscreen, lithography, and linoleum block with hand-coloring, marbling and collage
Exhibited at the Solway Gallery in Cincinnati in November, 1989.
7. Crystal Windowbox
Crystal Windowbox
Artist: Addison H. Clipson Jr.
Date: 1973
Location: Founder's Hall
8. Founder's Hall Monument
Founder's Hall Monument
Location: Founder's Hall
9. The Slavery Experience through the Middle Passage
  into the Underground Railroad Movement
The Slavery Experience through the Middle Passage into the Underground Railroad Movement
Artist: Raymond Lane Jr.
Date: 1997-1998
Location: Lucas Administrative Center, 3rd Floor
Materials: Ceramic Clay Relief Mural
Size: 8.5' x 32" x 2.5'
Gift of Thomas Schiff and the Mary R. and John J. Schiff Foundation
10. Bones
Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Artist: Ana England
Date: 2002
Location: Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center
Size: 86” x 36”
One of several panels within the Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
11. Seeds
Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Artist: Ana England
Date: 2002
Location: Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center
Size: 86” x 36”
One of several panels within the Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
12. Digital Dot
Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Artist: Ana England
Date: 2002
Location: Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center
Size: 36” x 36”
One of several panels within the Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
13. Net
Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Artist: Ana England
Date: 2002
Location: Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center
Size: 36” x 36”
One of several panels within the Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
14. Earth (Detail)
Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Artist: Ana England
Date: 2002
Location: Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center
Size: 128” x 16”
One of several panels within the Windows with Imagery Inspired by Science
Click on the image to examine the entire panel
15. Box
Box
Artist: Donald Judd
Date: 1975-1977
Location: Nunn Hall
Materials: Aluminum
16. Dust Devil
Dust Devil
Artist: Addison H. Clipson Jr.
Date: 1973
Location: Removed for Renovation
17. Gnomonium Polaris Nordum
Gnomonium Polaris Nordum
Artist: Addison H. Clipson Jr.
Date: 1970's
Location: Nunn Hall
18. Ishmael's Cage
Ishmael's Cage
Artist: student, Dan Collett
Date: 1999
Location: Steely Library Loggia Courtyard
Materials: Steel and Wood
19. Margaret's Journey
Margaret's Journey
Artist: student, Monolisa Miller
Date: 2000
Location: Placed in storage in 2010
Materials: quilt
20. Stegowagenvolkssaurus
Stegowagenvolkssaurus
Artist: Patricia A. Renick
Date: 1974
Location: Steely Library 3rd Floor
Size: 12' x 20'
On long term loan to the Steely Library courtesy of Laura Chapman, executrix of Renick's estate.
21. Educato Remunerat - Education Pays
Educato Remunerat - Education Pays
Artist: Dr. Don Kelm Chair Art Department
Date: 2000
Location: Steely Library 3rd Floor
NKU's entry for Cincinnati's "Big, Pig Gig"
22. Oseberg, the Dragon of Northern Lights
Oseberg, The Dragon of Northern Lights
Artist: Marjorie Pease Applegate
Date: 2001
Location: Student Union
Materials: Limestone & Marble Base
23. Mural
Mural
Artists: Dennis Beckner, Robert Moore, Craig Davis, Teresa Padgett, Howard Storm
Date: 1982
Location: Tunnel connecting University Center and Lucas Administrative Center
24. Superstructure
Superstructure
Artist: Daniel Day
Location: Woodcrest Apartments - Booth Residential Village
25. Way Down East
Way Down East
Artist: Red Grooms
Date: 1976-1979
Location: Placed in storage in 2004
Materials: Aluminum and Paint
26. Alumni Association Presidents
Alumni Association Presidents
27. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Artist: Matt Langford
Date: 2006
Location: Nunn Hall
Materials: Bronze
Gift to Salmon P. Chase College of Law from Eva G. Farris
28. The Truth Is...
The Truth Is...
Artist: Christian Grossman
Location: Student Union
Materials: mahogany, acrylic, vinyl

The following are credited for updating this public art tutorial:

  • Patricia Meinking for tutorial creation
  • Revised by Jordan Curtis
  • Lois Hamill, Steven McCarthy, and Mary Paula Schuh for providing documentation
  • Michael Providenti for webpage creation

Photo credits: Barry Anderson, Marcia Johnson, Michael Providenti, and Northern Kentucky University