Be Strong: The Rise of Beloved Public Art Sculptor, Nancy Schon

The Woman Who Sculpted Make Way for Ducklings

When American sculptor Nancy Schön visited Israel in 1979, a visit to a sculpture garden changed her life. She saw a bronze woman cuddling a cat and was amazed with how children interacted with the sculpture.

Later, Nancy wrote, "Right then, I saw what I wanted for my art. I wanted my sculptures to be outdoors in parks, where people of all ages could touch and enjoy them."

Her passion for public art sculptures meant finding new ways to work. She...