A Philly Must-See: "In Plain Sight" Sculpture at Cherry Street Pier

About the Sculpture

To bring In Plain Sight to life, Visit Philadelphia consulted with local artists and creatives, including Philadelphia-based Bill Adair, an independent arts and culture consultant and former director of the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

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Standing at 10 feet tall and weighing 250 pounds, the sculpture incorporates colors from the different LGBTQ+ pride flags, each representing a segment of the community:

• Transgender (T): light blue, white and pink stripes from the Transgender Pride Flag
• Queer (Q): elements from the traditional Rainbow Pride Flag, featuring red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet
• Plus (+): yellow and purple from the Intersex Pride Flag, symbolizing autonomy and visibility; black and white from the Asexual Pride Flag; and black and brown from the Progress Pride Flag, representing people of color and other marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community

The sculpture also features carved grooves throughout, symbolizing the layered identities and lived experiences within the community.

These design choices were intentionally selected to reflect the diversity and intersectionality of the TQ+ population.

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Location & Hours

In Plain Sight was most recently on view in The Garden at Cherry Street Pier — with the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge serving as a picturesque backdrop.

Stay tuned for updates on the sculpture’s new location.

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More Pride Celebrations in Greater Philadelphia

Philly proudly paints the city every color under the rainbow for Pride Month — and all year round. From marches and parades to block parties and bar crawls, check out our complete guide to Pride Month in Greater Philadelphia.

  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia