Street Wise

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Street Wise

Wisdom at your feet

Southwest Yamhill Street
(Between Third and Fourth avenues)
Portland, OR 97204

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 Sarte 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.

Review © 2009, Wcities

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