{"id":286263,"date":"2026-05-09T22:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T22:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/286263\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T22:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T22:29:13","slug":"council-approves-150th-anniversary-public-art-piece-touched-by-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/286263\/","title":{"rendered":"Council Approves 150th Anniversary Public Art Piece, ‘Touched by Time’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on April 27, 2026<\/p>\n


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By the Office of Communication<\/p>\n

In celebration of Arlington\u2019s 150th anniversary in 2026, the Arlington City Council approved the purchase of a new, landmark public art installation titled \u201cTouched by Time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commissioned exclusively for Arlington\u2019s sesquicentennial, the glass sculpture is designed to serve as both a visual centerpiece and a storytelling platform that reflects the community\u2019s past, present and future.<\/p>\n

The piece will be a destination artwork and focal point in the heart of Downtown Arlington\u2019s Cultural District. Located in Founders Plaza Park, this signature installation is envisioned as a prominent attraction for residents and visitors alike. Installation will occur later this year.<\/p>\n

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation is funding the purchase of the art piece as part of its sponsorship of the City\u2019s 150th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n

The approved concept includes a layered, cylindrical glass form designed to create a striking vertical presence within the plaza, complemented by an interactive sundial that encourages public participation. Together, these elements symbolize the passage of time and Arlington\u2019s evolving story, reinforcing the theme of reflection and progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cTouched by Time\u201d is being commissioned from Justin Ginsberg Studios LLC. Ginsberg is an associate professor of art and art history at The University of Texas Arlington and is recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for his large-scale glass installations. His work is part of esteemed collections at institutions such as Museum Kunstpalast in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Washington, and the Museum of American Glass in Millville, New Jersey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The concept for \u201cTouched by Time\u201d received support from both the Arlington Park and Recreation Board and an informal public art committee made up of Arlington residents and arts stakeholders.<\/p>\n

As part of Arlington\u2019s year-long sesquicentennial celebration, this sculpture will contribute to the broader effort to honor its history, celebrate its present and inspire its future. The piece is intended to create a sense of place, encourage community interaction and provide a legacy that reflects the community\u2019s identity and growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0Arlington150.com<\/a>\u00a0for more historical articles, photos and events planned throughout 2026.<\/p>\n

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