Portland
Street Wise
Wisdom at Your Feet
Southwest Yamhill Street
Portland, OR 97204
Nearest Train: MAX/Pioneer Square South
Phone: +1 503 222 2223
The brilliant idea of Portland artists Katherine Dunn and Bill Will, Street Wise is a series of granite blocks in the sidewalk, offering the engraved wit and wisdom of such names as Sartre and Shakespeare. There are lesser-known types immortalized here as well, such as the never to be forgotten philosopher who warned us all those years ago not to "step on a crack." There are prettier pieces of art around town, but this work perfectly captures the charm and offbeat rhythm of this city.
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