Free parking for vehicles is available at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park — and in front of the River’s Edge Pavilion building near the Council Bluffs approach to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a giant “Looking Up” humanoid sculpture in Iowa at a height of 33 feet.
Giant “Looking Up” Humanoid Sculpture in Iowa. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Appearing as though it is comprised of crumpled tin foil and aluminum roasting pans, Looking Up was created by Tom Friedman and unveiled in May of 2019 — except that that original statue was temporary and was removed in December of 2020, as it was sold to a private collector.
A newer version of the sculpture was permanently installed in 2021. An identical twin sculpture is located in Austin in Texas.
Final Boarding Call
Looking Up
4250 Rivers Edge Parkway
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
No admission is charged to view the sculpture, which is never closed to visitors. No facilities are available at the sculpture itself.
Walking across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge — along with viewing this sculpture — is one of several interesting things to do in the greater Omaha metropolitan area.
Please click here for a complete list of the Sunday Morning Photograph series of articles at The Gate With Brian Cohen, which include photographs taken of nature and sights of interest in many countries and territories around the world — including but not limited to:
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All photographs ©2023 by Brian Cohen.
