Two sculptures of
beehives are installed outside the
Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and ...
in
Salt Lake City,
Utah, United States. The artworks were presented to the state by the Kennecott Copper Corporation on July 24, 1976. They are located on the grand staircase on the south side of the Capitol. The sculptures also feature the word "Industry," the state's official motto since 1959.
The beehive has a long association with the state and
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Beehive At Utah State Capitol.jpg, Sculpture
Salt Lake City, Utah (2021) - 021.jpg, Plaque
See also
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Insects in art
Insects have found uses in art, as in other aspects of culture, both symbolically and physically, from ancient times. Artforms include the direct usage of beetlewing (elytra) in paintings, textiles, and jewellery, as well as the representatio ...
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Utah State Capitol
Outdoor sculptures in Utah
Sculptures of insects
Animal sculptures in the United States
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