Temporary Exhibition of “Unconditional Surrender” Ending Soon

Thursday, 02 February 2012
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222, (619) 686-6281

The 25-foot tall sculpture that commemorates the day that World War II ended and has provided the backdrop for thousands of tourists' photos, will soon be leaving the waterfront.

"Unconditional Surrender," an artwork depicting a World War II sailor kissing a nurse, has graced the park at Tuna Harbor, near the Fish Market Restaurant and the USS Midway, since February 2007. The 6,000-pound artwork, created by sculptor Seward Johnson in 2005, will be taken down during the last week of February, 2012.

Last Chance to See the Urban Trees 7 Exhibition on the North Embarcadero

Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

If you haven't had a chance to see the Port of San Diego's Urban Trees 7 public art exhibition, now is the time to do it.

The seventh and final season of the exhibition series, which has animated the waterfront of North Harbor Drive from Hawthorn Street to the B Street Pier will be on view until October 31.

There are 30 sculptures featured in the one-year exhibition by 30 different artists from throughout the southwest and other parts of the United States. Conceived as a way to activate the North Embarcadero and provide a public art experience for the community, the Urban Trees exhibitions have included the works of both accomplished and emerging artists. The artworks are called trees because each uses a planter box as a base.

Open House to Showcase Artist Concept for America’s Cup Harbor Parking Facility

Friday, 25 March 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The public will have a chance to see how public art can transform an ordinary parking garage into a showpiece.

On Thursday, April 7, 2011, artist Suikang Zhao will present his concept for art that will be integrated into the design of the America’s Cup Harbor Parking Facility on Shelter Island. An open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Commodore Room at the Bay Club Hotel and Marina, 2131 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.

Port Recognizes Passing of Renowned Artist

Wednesday, 26 January 2011

An internationally recognized conceptual artist, whose work was featured on Port tidelands, has died.

American artist Dennis Oppenheim passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011, in New York City of liver cancer. He was 72.

New Public Artwork “Tidal Radiance” to Enhance Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier

Thursday, 09 December 2010

The facade of the Port of San Diego’s new Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier will be enhanced by a luminous public artwork by Leni Schwendinger, an internationally-known artist and lighting designer.