What will you ask it?
About
Monumentality is not only about scale—it’s about ambition, imagination, impact, and the stories we choose to tell in public space.
Monumental Gestures transforms public spaces through bold art and design experiences that invite conversation, amplify voices, and celebrate histories.
The Monument
Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is Indiana's official memorial to the Hoosiers that served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Frontier Wars and the Spanish-American War.
The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It cost $598,318 in 1902.
Team and Partners
The Monument Knows is a project of Monumental Gestures, developed in partnership with Merritt Chase. Research Partners include DeeDee Davis, Ed Fujawa, Sampson Levingston, Rasul Mowatt, Jordan Ryan, among others.