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Audio recording of the Wave Organ in September 2011

The Wave Organ is a sculpture located in San Francisco, California. It was constructed on the shore of San Francisco Bay in May 1986 by the Exploratorium,[1] and more specifically, by installation artist and the Exploratorium artist-in-residence Peter Richards, who conceived and designed the organ, working with stonemason George Gonzales.[2][3]

The Wave Organ is dedicated to Frank Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer was the founding director of the Exploratorium, led the fundraising efforts for the Wave Organ, and died seven months before construction started.

  1. ^ "The Marina's Wacky and Wonderful Wave Organ". San Francisco Heritage. October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Edwards, Megan. "A Visit to One of San Francisco's Most Delightful Secrets". Road Trip America, September 19, 2008. http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/waveorg.htm. Accessed January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Weinstein, Dave (December 30, 2006). "The Art of the Craft: Stonemasons / Stones set for the ages / Masons' enthusiasm and commitment maintain an ancient craft". SFGATE. Retrieved October 15, 2021.

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