{"id":254868,"date":"2026-04-17T22:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/254868\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T22:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:53:22","slug":"san-antonios-most-amazing-pieces-of-public-art-and-where-to-find-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/254868\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio’s most amazing pieces of public art and where to find them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since San Antonio started its public art program 30 years ago, our city has amassed an amazing collection of work from top-tier creators that liven up buildings, parks and even highway underpasses all over town. <\/p>\n

The public art\u00a0collection has grown to more than 800 works spread across all 10 City Council Districts, each offering an invigorating way for residents to tap into our community\u2019s cultural DNA.<\/p>\n

To get you started, here\u2019s a list of some of the Current\u2019s favorites public art pieces, including details the pieces\u2019 history, the artists\u2019 backgrounds and where to find them. Happy viewing!<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Neon Drive, 401-405 Nolan St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Iker Muro <\/p>\n

A mural spanning 300 feet on the Nolan Street underpass, the art has an abstract focus on reflected light in a variety of colors. Created by Canary Islands-based artist Iker Muro, the mural complements another mural project on a different section of the underpass, by artist Alex Rubio.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

La Antorcha de la Amistad (The Torch of Friendship), 351 Losoya St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Sebastian <\/p>\n

Certainly the most iconic piece of art San Antonio has to offer, La Antorcha de la Amistad (The Torch of Friendship) was commissioned as a gift, a token of goodwill between the Mexican government and the City of San Antonio.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Bryan Rindfuss<\/p>\n

Secrets of the Wild Woman, 6th Street and Avenue B <\/p>\n

Artist: Angela Fox <\/p>\n

Based on a previous painting commemorating the passing of her beloved cat (title: Kevin in Heaven), Angela Fox\u2019s Secrets of the Wild Woman conjures a surrealist dream sequence starring a female figure, a flying orange feline, a scorpion and snakes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ schraderfotowerks<\/a><\/p>\n

Nessie, Tom Slick Park, 7400 Texas Highway 151 <\/p>\n

Artist: Elizabeth Carrington <\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to go all the way to Scotland to glimpse the Loch Ness Monster, because Nessie is also in residence at Tom Slick Park. Artist Elizabeth Carrington took inspiration from the park\u2019s namesake for the sculpture \u2014 Tom Slick was known for his passion for cryptozoology.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ San Antonio Rive Foundation<\/p>\n

F.I.S.H., 200 West Jones Ave. <\/p>\n

Artist: Donald Lipski <\/p>\n

These light-up models of long-eared sunfish hang under an overpass on the River Walk\u2019s Museum Reach near the San Antonio Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

\u00c1rbol de la Vida: Memorias y Voces de la Tierra (Tree of Life: Memories and Voices of the Land), 10040 Espada Road <\/p>\n

Artist: Margarita Cabrera <\/p>\n

For this piece located near Mission San Francisco de la Espada, Margarita Cabrera collaborated with community members to create 700 clay sculptures that adorn a steel tree-like structure.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Uju\u0101ln\u0101n (Grand Sky),\u00a04838 Old Pearsall Road<\/p>\n

Artist: Doroteo Garza<\/p>\n

Made of concrete and adorned with locally sourced ceramic tiles, this series of sculptures takes the viewer out of this world. The pieces are based on the Milky Way, centered on the creation story of Yanaguana. No better opportunity to contemplate existence and your connection to the cosmos.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Kindred,\u00a03143 Mission Road<\/p>\n

Artist: Ashley Perez<\/p>\n

A tribute to the descendants of the San Antonio Missions, this mixed-media sculpture displays multiple symbols from narratives of regional colonization. Two hands, inspired by the hands of Vincent Huizar, open toward each other with flowing water between them, and mesquite pods, corn cobs and wheat grains each signify a central piece to native descendants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Orgullo Tejano (Tejano Pride), Old Highway 90 and SW 37th St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Artist: Luis Lopez<\/p>\n

This towering accordion player is hard to miss along Old Highway 90. Decorated with bright red and green mosaic, this piece celebrates the musical legacy of the area, especially conjunto and Tejano music.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

A Small History of the East Side & ZerNona, 333 Martin Luther King Drive<\/p>\n

Artist: Ronney Stevens<\/p>\n

These two pieces, located in the ZerNona Black Community Center, display the history of the city\u2019s East Side and include snapshots of local educator ZerNona Black, for whom the center is named. The first piece, painted on polytab, illustrates Cuney Elementary and Philip\u2019s College, along with depictions of civil rights protests, while the second mural shows Black\u2019s family and achievements.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Labor Plaza, River Walk Public Art Garden<\/p>\n

Artists: Octavio Quintanilla, Ries Niemi<\/p>\n

Honoring San Antonio\u2019s labor movement, this spiral walkway in the River Walk Public Art Garden allows residents to walk through the local history of labor and its connections to social justice causes. Visual artist Ries Niemi partnered with San Antonio Poet Laureate Quintanilla to print the pieces on the ceramic tiles. Within it, a poem by Quintanilla seeks to bring people together in their experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Alas de M\u00e9xico (Wings of Mexico), Tower of the Americas, 739 E. C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Blvd. <\/p>\n

Artist: Jorge Mar\u00edn <\/p>\n

While we\u2019re not sure how effectively Jorge Mar\u00edn\u2019s sculpture will inspire visitors to \u201cpause and reflect on the relationship between San Antonio and Mexico,\u201d we\u2019ve seen its selfie strengths successfully at play, with tourists patiently waiting to climb atop its pedestal and pose as a gold-winged angel beneath the Tower of the Americas.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio\u2019s Department of Arts & Culture<\/p>\n

La Veladora of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1315 Guadalupe St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Jesse Trevi\u00f1o <\/p>\n

This spectacular mural features a 3D votive candle (veladora) with an eternal flame facing Guadalupe Street. Intended to serve as a beacon for the neighborhood, this mixed media mural is truly magnificent. It was created by revered San Antonio artist Jesse Trevi\u00f1o, who died in 2023 following a battle with cancer.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

River Walk Public Art Garden, 849 E. Commerce St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Various Artists <\/p>\n

This open-air art garden located on the San Antonio River Walk at the intersection where Market and Alamo Streets meet features permanent and rotating sculptures and art pieces by local and international artists. For those that need help finding the entrance, look no further than the colorful \u201cWelcome to the River Walk Public Art Garden\u201d sign by San Antonio artist Gary Sweeney.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ rubycity<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Park, 111 Camp St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Teresita Fern\u00e1ndez <\/p>\n

Located near Ruby City, Chris Park features \u201cvisual experiences\u201d conceived by artist Teresita Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ soozgonzalez<\/a><\/p>\n

Touch, Herweck\u2019s Art Supply, 300 Broadway <\/p>\n

Artist: Suzy Gonz\u00e1lez <\/p>\n

You can draw inspiration from Suzy Gonz\u00e1lez\u2019s vibrant mural Touch then get supplies at Herweck\u2019s to make art of your own.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Innature and Lightbox, Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 N.W. Military Highway and 13203 Blanco Road <\/p>\n

Artists: Ashley Mireles (Innature) and Cade Bradshaw (Lightbox) <\/p>\n

Located on the Land Bridge crossing over Wurzbach Parkway in Phil Hardberger Park, Ashley Mireles\u2019 Innature and Cade Bradshaw\u2019s Lightbox serve as wildlife viewing blinds for park visitors to take a break from their hikes and experience a glimpse of Texas plants and wildlife.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Sanford Nowlin<\/p>\n

San Antonio Street Art Initiative Underpass Murals, Interstate 35 underpass near St. Mary\u2019s and Elmira streets<\/p>\n

Artist: Various artists<\/p>\n

In 2018, the nonprofit San Antonio Street Art Initiative pulled together some of the city\u2019s best muralists to decorate the pillars under I-35 just north of downtown, transforming barren concrete into a visual wonderland. It\u2019s easy to lose track of time wandering between the creations, each of which conveys its own world.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Dream Song Tower, I-35 Access Road at S. Zarzamora St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Cruz Ortiz <\/p>\n

Cruz Ortiz\u2019s dramatic sculpture recalls a strange hybrid of a radio tower, a rocket ship and a tepee tricked out with his graphic signatures and visual nods to Selena (the words \u201cSiempre Dreaming of You\u201d) and the urban legends of the Donkey Lady and the chicken-footed Dancing Devil.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Canopy, Fulton Railroad Underpass, 729 Fulton Ave. <\/p>\n

Artist: Joey Fauerso <\/p>\n

Playfully rendered in a palette of cool blues and greens, San Antonio artist and educator Joey Fauerso\u2019s Canopy mural brings a sense of serenity to a railroad underpass in Alta Vista.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ match_mlone<\/a><\/p>\n

Grotto, 1277 Camden St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Carlos Cort\u00e9s <\/p>\n

Located at a bend in the San Antonio River between the Camden and Newell Street Bridges, this three-story sculpture made by Carlos Cort\u00e9s is one of the most popular public art projects on the River Walk\u2019s Museum Reach.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

PLAY, Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St. <\/p>\n

Artists: Various Artists <\/p>\n

The PLAY series at Hemisfair\u2019s Yanaguana Garden adds an artistic touch to the popular playground. Of particular note are Alex Rubio\u2019s YANAGUANA, Stuart Allen\u2019s Reflect, Oscar Alvarado\u2019s Yanaguana Triad, Jennifer Khoshbin\u2019s Sideshow and Karen Mahaffy\u2019s PLAYhouse.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Open Hand, Open Mind, Open Heart, 1101 Iowa St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Douglas Kornfeld <\/p>\n

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s message of nonviolence, this 32-foot tall sculpture in Sullivan Park faces San Antonio\u2019s downtown skyline.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ rmhworks<\/a><\/p>\n

The Last Parade, Kress Building, 311-315 E. Houston St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Rudy Herrera <\/p>\n

Rudy Herrerra\u2019s massive mural The Last Parade adorns one side of the Kress Building downtown, creating a striking and colorful visual statement. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Golden Age, Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 N.W. Military Highway <\/p>\n

Artist: Anne Wallace <\/p>\n

Anne Wallace\u2019s Golden Age springs out of the ground at Phil Hardberger Park. The piece is made up of six wheels made from parts of side roll irrigators, which are used to manage and restore grasslands, with sparkling gold sequins that are meant to evoke the look of a prairie wildfire.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

La Puerta de Igualdad (Doors of Equality), 700 San Pedro Ave.<\/p>\n

Artist: Sebastian <\/p>\n

Mexican artist Sebastian\u2019s La Puerta de Igualdad, a 33-foot-tall gateway installed at the San Pedro roundabout a block north of the San Antonio Central Library, emblematizes the ongoing struggle for justice via a pair of tightly wound cobalt blue pillars.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Michael Karlis<\/p>\n

Miraflores Sculpture Garden, 1234-1366 E. Hildebrand Ave.<\/p>\n

Artist: Various artists<\/p>\n

This decaying wonder near Brackenridge Park is hidden behind a fence but still visible from Hildebrand, guarded by a beautiful gate titled \u201cMonumento a la Ciudad de M\u00e9xico.\u201d Created by local physician and art collector Aureliano Urrutia, the green space is full of sculpture, tiled benches and fountains, all falling into graceful disrepair. The garden is now owned by the City of San Antonio and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as designated as a State Archaeological Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ seeninsananto<\/a><\/p>\n

Illuminados, Hays Street Bridge, 803 N. Cherry St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Los Dos <\/p>\n

This mural by married El Paso duo \u201cLos Dos,\u201d Ramon and Christian Cardenas, offers whimsical imagery tucked beneath the Hays Street Bridge.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio\u2019s Department of Arts & Culture<\/p>\n

Aguas Onduladas (Rippling Waters), Elmendorf Lake Park, 3702 W. Commerce St.<\/p>\n

Artist: RDG Dahlquist Art Studio <\/p>\n

Designed by Iowa-based RDG Dahlquist Art Studio in response to the \u201cnatural beauty\u201d of nearby Elmendorf Lake, the project takes shape in three ripping waves cut from stainless steel.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

Najo J\u0101m (Our Home), Comanche Lookout Park, 15551 Nacogdoches Road<\/p>\n

Artists: Carlos Cort\u00e9s and Doroteo Garza <\/p>\n

The peak at Comanche Lookout Park has always been known for its stunning views, and was made even more beautiful with the installation Najo J\u0101m in early 2021. Its title means \u201cOur Home\u201d in the Coahuiltecan language Pajalate.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Google Maps<\/p>\n

Spineway, 1401 Cincinnati Ave. <\/p>\n

Artist: Marc Fornes <\/p>\n

French-born, New York-based artist Marc Fornes created Spineway as his first outdoor public art installation in the United States. The illuminated sculpture is 20 feet tall and roughly 70 feet wide.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Bryan Rindfuss<\/p>\n

Spirit of the Phoenix, Fire Station 18, 1318 S. W.W. White Road <\/p>\n

Artist: Cathy Cunningham-Little <\/p>\n

Ever-inventive local artist Cathy Cunningham-Little\u2019s Spirit of the Phoenix is optimized for nighttime viewing in a fairly unusual spot.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Bryan Rindfuss<\/p>\n

Windows to Our Heritage, Highway 90 Underpasses at S. Presa Street, Roosevelt Ave., Mission Road and Steves Ave. <\/p>\n

Artists: David Blancas and Oscar Alvarado <\/p>\n

Painter David Blancas and sculptor Oscar Alvarado\u2019s Windows to Our Heritage successfully breathes life and color into otherwise nondescript underpasses, and also wins with its thoughtful mixture of icons and locales both the essential and unexpected \u2014 from Mission Espada and Hot Wells Hotel to Sunshine Amusement Park and the Ghost Tracks.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ ernestoibanezz<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Rabbits, Freight Gallery, 1913 S. Flores St. <\/p>\n

Artist: Ernesto Iba\u00f1ez <\/p>\n

Ernesto Iba\u00f1ez adorned the side of Freight Gallery with a mural depicting colorful rabbits in his iconic art style.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ nothingbutroomblog<\/p>\n

Whispers, West River Bank, North of Mission Road <\/p>\n

Artist: Arne Quinze <\/p>\n

Whispers was imagined as a portal between Mission San Juan and the River, placed along the walking path and created with colors that reference local wildflowers.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Google Maps<\/p>\n

Life Cycle of the Gulf Coast Toad, 987 E. Mulberry Ave. <\/p>\n

Artist: Diana Kersey <\/p>\n

Inlaid in the guard rails of this bridge on Mulberry Road at Brackenridge Park are 24 ceramic panels depicting the life cycle of the gulf coast toad, a Texas native species commonly seen in the park. Artist Diana Kersey also made the ceramic artwork adorning the Millrace Bridge in Brackenridge.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ City of San Antonio<\/p>\n

From the Westside to Worldwide: The Story of Robert \u201cPikin\u201d Quiroga, 303 Dartmouth St.<\/p>\n

Artist: Mike \u201cComp\u201d Arguello<\/p>\n

This painted mural honors the legacy of Robert Quiroga, the first world champion boxer from San Antonio. A visual timeline, the piece uses photos and headlines to tell his story from a young boy to world-famous boxer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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