Nancy Blum Manhole Cover

Nancy Blum Manhole Cover

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Many of the manhole covers in Seattle have fascinating and beautiful art decorating them. I literally walked across this one on the 1300 block of 3rd Ave in downtown Seattle, and found it lovely. I love all the great designs that the Seattle Arts Commission and Seattle City Light have commissioned, it’s one of the best uses of public art, beautifying the necessary and the built environment.

This one entitled “City Light, City Bright” by the amazing Nancy Blum made my day when I discovered it while crossing the street. So keep looking up, but once in a while look down, you might find something equally inspiring.

“This 42 inch in diameter, cover is placed in 50 locations around heavily trafficked parts of Seattle, WA. Cast in iron, the ‘flowers’ graphically represent the city and the ‘electric’ pattern underlying is symbolic of the utility. 2001”
– From Nancy Blum’s Website
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