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Public Art Commission allocates up to $37,000 to restore 'Albuquerque' sculpture
Summary
The Commission approved up to $37,000 to fund conservation and repainting of Gayle Wagner’s large outdoor sculpture 'Albuquerque' at Embarcadero Road outside the Palo Alto Art Center; conservators recommend on-site controlled conditions and work scheduled for September–October.
At its March 20, 2025 meeting the Palo Alto Public Art Commission approved allocating up to $37,000 for a conservation treatment and complete repainting of Albuquerque, a large outdoor sculpture by Gayle Wagner located on Embarcadero Road outside the Palo Alto Art Center.
City staff presented a condition assessment and a conservator’s recommendation. The sculpture, fabricated in galvanized steel and acquired by the city in 1983, measures roughly 12 feet high, 30 feet wide and more than 13 feet in diameter; staff and consultants advised that its bright red finish and exposure to coastal air and vehicle fumes accelerate paint failure. Staff told the Commission the work will be an on-site refurbishment conducted under conservator supervision to…
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