A Blue Granite Jamboree in Milwaukee's Family Affair

Back in the day, a secret benefactor wanted a public piece for Milwaukee, turning a concrete jungle into an art lover's paradise. The commissioned artist decided to go offbeat, carving a blue granite family that looks ripe for some friendly interaction. This delightful lot, labelled as 'Family', created by Helaine Blumenfeld, is the first of many public artworks specializing in tactile expression. You'll find 'em clustered together on the Henry Reuss Federal Plaza in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

Each figure, tipping the scales at around 68 tons, is a movable wonder. So, next time you're in town, feel free to give the family a dance, a rearrange, or even a good old lap-dance - if you're feelin' frisky. These humanoid figures are crafted from Norwegian blue granite, sculpted in Carrara, Italy during the late 1970s. Fun fact: Helaine Blumenfeld was born in New York City in 1942 and even had a stint as an assistant to Cubist sculptor Ossip Zadkine, experimenting with her own artistic dreams and vivid imagination.

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