Gift of the Wind

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Gift of the Wind is a prominent kinetic sculpture installed in Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its wind-driven movement and distinctive presence in the public space.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf kinetic sculpture
public artwork
category Kinetic art
Outdoor sculptures in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Public art in Massachusetts
country United States of America
surface form: United States
genre outdoor sculpture
hasCharacteristic large-scale
prominent
wind-responsive
hasFeature distinctive presence in public space
kinetic movement
hasFunction aesthetic enhancement of public space
visual landmark
hasViewers commuters
pedestrians
influencedBy wind
installationType permanent installation
isAccessible public
isSubjectOf local public art discussions
locatedIn Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
United States of America
surface form: United States
location Porter Square
material metal
movementMechanism wind power
movementType wind-driven
near Porter (MBTA station)
surface form: Porter Square transit facilities
partOf Porter Square
surface form: Porter Square streetscape
setting urban environment
use public art
visibleIn Porter Square
surface form: Porter Square station area

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Porter Square hasPublicArt Gift of the Wind