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381:"Aerial Scape, Skyscape," Porcelain enamel (1970), One Oliver Plaza, Rear Lobby, 210 Sixth Avenue, downtown Pittsburgh. Rear lobby of One Oliver Plaza is to be remodeled in 2009 and the artwork has been given as a gift to the University of Pittsburgh. Will be relocated to Posvar Hall.
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facade, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. Cantini designed Man as a sculpture referring to the body, knowledge, and health.
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363:"Ode to Space," Steel with bronze and glass sculpture (1966), Forbes Avenue at University of Pittsburgh. Dedicated as a tribute to Chancellor
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556:. Your ancestor series. DoubleDay.
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