The Wishing Coin
The Wishing Coin is an ancient stone-carved “coin” that blends Kansas City’s history and culture into a single interactive sculpture. The heart-shaped centerpiece spins between the Ancient KC Wolf and Cowtown history, inviting visitors to “flip a coin” for fun or to guide their next big decision. Detailed ""carvings"" showcase KC’s art deco style, jazz, sports, BBQ, and other beloved symbols, with water at the base evoking a wishing well.
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Artist Spotlight
Kobi C. Nolan
"Kobi Nolan received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute as a painting major and entrepreneurship minor. Kobi works in several mediums including, paint, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and graphic design. Kobi has completed several murals in the Kansas City area, has shown work at the InterUrban ArtHouse, is a 2023 and 2024 Parade of Hearts Artist, and was recently published in the Dead Peasant Journal and the VoyageKC Magazine. "
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