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Minneapolis, Minnesota: Brick Head

Over 12 feet tall, sculpted out of ceramic bricks by James Tyler. It's official title is "Mosaic Colossus," but the big noggin could more descriptively be named Brick Head.

Address:
1348 Lagoon Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Directions:
Southwest side of the city, in the Uptown District. On the north side of Lagoon Ave. at its interaction with S. Girard Ave. On a pedestrian plaza ("Mosaic Plaza") in-between the Lagoon Theater and the Metro Transit parking ramp, right in front of Bar Louie.
Admission:
Free
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Brick Head.

Brick Head

One of James Tyler's "Brick Head" sculptures popped up in a newly renovated alley-turned-plaza in Uptown Minneapolis behind the Lagoon Theater. The brick-head sculpture, over 12 feet tall, is named "Mosaic Colossus."

[Highway Highlights, 09/29/2014]

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