Acushnet Avenue, the north end’s historic international commercial corridor, will soon be adorned at the Nye Street Pocket Park with a captivating contemporary artwork created by activist artist Keith M. Francis. This site-specific sculpture aims to stimulate conversations around the concept of community while celebrating the love for Acushnet Avenue and New Bedford – and adding immense visual appeal to the neighborhood.
How immense? The metal sculpture weighs 3,000 pounds and is 12 feet high by 10 feet wide. It joins a select cadre of public art in the city like James Surls’ “Seaflower” and John Magnan’s “Habitat” that is site-specific and fully contemporary.
“Love Locks” will be shielded from public view until an unveiling celebration on Wednesday, July 26 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the park – across from the St. Anthony of Padua rectory beside the historic church.
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