By Louise Bourgeois | 1996–1997 | Granite At the gateway to the park, something’s watching — but it’s also inviting. Louise Bourgeois’ Eye Benches are surreal and playful: giant, carved granite eyes that double as benches. Look closely and you’ll notice the iris and pupil are highly polished, contrasting with the rougher granite lids. Sit down, and…

By Richard Serra | 2004 | Weathering steel Step inside a sculpture that moves without moving. Richard Serra’s Wake isn’t just something you look at — it’s something you feel. Five massive steel “waves” soar 13 feet high, bending and folding through space like liquid metal caught in a moment. Crafted from weathering steel (the kind that rusts beautifully),…

By Ginny Ruffner | 2014 | Powder-coated aluminum As you approach this sculptural bench, you’re not just looking at a seat — you’re answering Mary’s Invitation. Designed by renowned artist Ginny Ruffner, this graceful, looping form invites visitors to pause, sit, and reflect. It’s a memorial to Mary Shirley, a passionate art patron and one of the founding supporters…

By Alexander Calder | 1971 | Painted steel Bold. Red. Unmissable. Calder’s Eagle stands tall at over 39 feet, its steel wings flaring against the Seattle sky. It’s one of the Olympic Sculpture Park’s most photographed landmarks — a symbol of strength, movement, and the park’s connection to air, land, and sea. From different angles, it morphs: one…