Past Projects

Since 2015, more than 35 artists have shaped Boston’s public realm through projects commissioned by The Triennial and another 30 through the Public Art Accelerator. Though no longer on view, these works continue to influence how we experience art and community in Boston today.

Triennial 2025 artists

2015-2024 ARTISTS

  • An art installation in a park with a blue metal tripod structure and a large backpack-shaped sculpture hanging upside down.

    The Resurrection of Mark, Phillis, & Phebe, 2024

    Ifé Franklin

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  • A white and wood boat displayed on a brick walkway by the water, with boats and a harbor in the background.

    Gulf Stream, 2022

    Hugh Hayden

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  • A decorative outdoor structure with a vertical white panel, two orange columns, a wooden beam, a rope with tassels, and a horizontal wooden slat on top, set against green trees.

    TORII, 2024

    Matthew Okazaki

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  • Close-up of a rusty metal outdoor sculpture with radiating spokes, seen from below against a background of trees and sky.

    Graft, 2023

    Edra Soto

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  • A parking lot with potted plants spelling 'WILSON' along the edge, adjacent to a park area with large trees, a road with a pedestrian crossing, and multi-story buildings in the background.

    Women’s Qualities, 2001

    Ghada Amer

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  • A large brick building with painted signs on the wall, surrounded by a park with colorful chairs, trees, and a red container.

    Stay, 2023

    Sam Fields

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  • A colorful mural painted on a parking lot surface, featuring a gradient of blue and green patterns resembling a labyrinth or puzzle. There are three children walking on the mural, two adults nearby, and some blue and brown chairs placed on the surrounding area.

    Knotical Waves, 2023

    Massiel Grullon

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  • Outdoor park area with cobblestone walkway, several abstract white marble sculptures resembling hands or leaves, lined by trees with autumn leaves, benches, and a city street in the background.

    Five Marble Leaves, 2022

    Claudia Comte

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  • Colorful window display with a message that says 'Let your dreams take flight,' surrounded by illustrations of tropical flowers, a hummingbird, and a coffee pot.

    Ponle Vuelo A Tus Sueños, 2022

    Yenny Hernandez

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  • Reflection of a clock tower and trees on a glass panel in front of a red brick building with arched windows.

    Summer Sets, 2022

    Juan Oband

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  • Public park with modern orange benches and large rocks, autumn trees with fall foliage, and a person sitting on a bench at a city intersection.

    To Each Era Its Art. To Art, Its Freedom., 2020

    Jose Dávila

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  • Three people standing and talking in a park with trees and a grassy area, with a large wooden installation featuring the question 'What do we have in common?' in the foreground, and modern skyscrapers in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    What Do We Have in Common?, 2021

    Janet Zweig

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  • Colorful modern abstract sculpture made of metal and plastic, featuring blue, yellow, green, and purple elements, suspended from the ceiling of an atrium with a glass roof.

    Ambrosia, 2021

    Cicely Carew

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  • Public park with green trees, wooden art installations, and informational signs, with city buildings and a clock tower in the background.

    The Shape of Play, 2020

    Sari Carel

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  • Inside a modern building with large glass windows, people walking past a colorful, hanging art installation made of many fabric pieces in a rainbow pattern.

    ¡Provecho!, 2020

    Justin Favela

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  • People walking on a city sidewalk surrounded by trees with autumn-colored leaves, with a large wooden sculpture in the shape of a heart in the foreground.

    Growth Rings, 2019

    Oscar Tuazon

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  • Interior view of a modern building with large glass windows and orange sunshades, showing people entering and exiting, some on escalators, with an outdoor city scene visible through the glass.

    Unless, 2018

    Stephanie Cardon

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  • Large mural on a building featuring a black and white portrait of a woman with Borg-like circular patterns over her eyes, a red background on one side, and black and white maze-like patterns on the lower part.

    See Her, 2017

    Ann Lewis

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  • Empty outdoor seating area with vintage furniture, viewed through decorative arches, in a park with trees and a bridge in the background.

    Open House, 2018

    Liz Glynn

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  • A DJ turntable with a white slipmat, standing on a white stool, in front of a wall. A microphone stand is to the left. A projection screen behind displays an image of hands with credit cards, a turntable, and a vinyl record.

    Slidshow, 2017

    Elisa H. Hamilton

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  • A woman with dreadlocks standing in front of a mirror, adjusting her hair, in a cluttered room. She has a large tattoo on her back. The room has a bookcase, a decorated dresser, and a mannequin wearing a colorful skirt and blue top.

    Thrive, 2017

    Ann Lewis, Rania Matar, Maria Molteni, Chanel Thervil, Silvia López Chavez, Elisa H. Hamilton, Evelyn Rydz, and the Safarani Sisters (Farzaneh and Bahareh Safarani)

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  • A person standing next to a large sign with political messages and promises, raising a fist in a gesture of support. The sign displays information about a date and time, and lists promises related to climate, technology, political, and social issues, including support for immigrants, environmental reforms, and standing with Cubans.

    Public Trust, 2016

    Paul Ramirez Jonas

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  • Outdoor art installation with large black-and-white portraits of diverse people on the wall of a modern concrete building; a few people are gathered near benches and tables in front.

    Faces of Dudley, 2017

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