Richard P.
7/26/2021
Located directly in front of the Seattle Art Museum, Hammering Man is one of a series of monumental kinetic sculptures created by Jonathan Borofsky. They were structurally engineered by Leslie E....
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1 University St
Seattle, WA 98101
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is home to the iconic Hammering Man sculpture, a monumental moving artwork honoring the working classes. Standing at 48 feet tall and weighing 22,000 pounds, this impressive sculpture symbolizes the global champion of all workers and their achievements.
With a rich history dating back to its installation in 1992 after a near-disastrous incident, Hammering Man remains one of Seattle's most beloved public monuments. SAM also offers a diverse range of exhibitions, including the critically acclaimed Disguise Masks Global African Art exhibition, providing visitors with a multi-sensory experience celebrating contemporary African art.
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Bruce K.
5/8/2018
An interesting art piece that stands directly in front of the Seattle Art Museum. The Hammering Man doesn't just hold a hammer, his arm actually moves and he's hammering! Worth about two minutes...
Jon L.
10/11/2016
Not sure why Hammering Man did not have a page until I added it. It is definitely one of the most notable public art pieces in Seattle and worthy of its own listing. Perhaps it is because it is...
Meg T.
2/18/2018
While this is absolutely a fun public art piece and totally worth dropping by if you're in the area, there's a definite smell to the corner it sits on. Something similar to mildew, cheese, and...
Sherill Y.
4/9/2018
A Seattle Icon for sure. It is a local landmark. This is one of those things that visitors to Seattle love to take pictures of. Weighing in at 26,000 pounds and standing a towering 48 feet tall,...
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