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Title of Piece: Science Benches
Artist: Michele Oka Doner ('66 & '68 MFA)
Acquired: Two in 1990 and a third in 1995
Material(s): Bronze
Category: Public art
Location: Ingalls Mall between Kraus & Chemistry Buildings
Comments: Made possible by a grant from the Michigan Commission on Public Art, gifts to the University, and the generosity of the artist. Of the two benches acquired in 1990, the 7’ one is called the "Physics Bench" and depicts tracings of atomic activity. The 10’ "Ice Rings" bench was based on the ice rings of Saturn. Another 7’ bench was added in 1995. Doner is also the sculptor of the Positron.

 

 

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