Unconditional Surrender, Sarasota

#36 among attractions in Sarasota

Park, Relax in park, Sculpture

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Unconditional Surrender is a series of computer-generated statues by Seward Johnson that resemble an iconic 1945 photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, V–J day in Times Square, but was said by Johnson to be based on a similar, less well-known, photograph by Victor Jorgensen that is in the public domain. The first in the series was installed temporarily in Sarasota, Florida, then was moved to San Diego, California and New York City. Other copies have been installed in Hamilton, New Jersey; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and Normandy, France. Johnson later identified the statue at exhibitions as "Embracing Peace" for the risqué double entendre when spoken. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°20'7"N, 82°32'48"W

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Island Park DriveSarasota 34236 United States

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Unconditional Surrender – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Chidsey Library, Sarasota Opera House, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

0.7 miSE
Park, Garden, Historic walking areas
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
18 min walk • The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby.
0.5 miN
Museum
Chidsey Library, Sarasota
13 min walk • The Chidsey Library or Chidsey Building is a historic building located in Sarasota, Florida at 701 North Tamiami Trail. The building was home to the city's first public library from 1941 to 1976.
~1060 ftNE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota
6 min walk • The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The building was the vision of A.B. Edwards, the first mayor of Sarasota.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
15 min walk • The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue located at 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida neighboring the Sarasota Bay. The main theater of the 80,000 square feet facility contains 1,741 seats.
~1480 ftNE
Library
Selby Public Library, Sarasota
8 min walk • The Selby Public Library was the first library in Sarasota County, Florida and was established in 1907. The current building is the largest public library in Sarasota County and serves the downtown district of Sarasota, Florida.
0.5 miN
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota
13 min walk • Art Center Sarasota is the community art center in Sarasota, Florida. The Center includes four rotating exhibition galleries and a sculpture garden. It is member-funded and offers adult and youth classes, workshops, and programs. The Center was established in 1926 as the Sarasota Art Association.
0.5 miN
Auditorium
Municipal Auditorium-Recreation Club, Sarasota
15 min walk • The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, listed in the National Register as Municipal Auditorium-Recreation Club, is a historic multi-purpose facility built-in 1938.
0.7 miN
Cemetery
Rosemary Cemetery, Sarasota
18 min walk • The Rosemary Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. The cemetery is located at the northwest corner of the original plat of the town of Sarasota.
~720 ftNE
27°20'12"N • 82°32'43"W
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
4 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
~610 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sarasota Woman's Club, Sarasota
3 min walk • The Sarasota Woman's Club is a historic woman's club in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 1241 North Palm Avenue. It was founded in 1913 and on January 18, 1985, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1040 ftE
27°20'7"N • 82°32'37"W
Palm Avenue Fine Art, Sarasota
6 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Antiques

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Unconditional Surrender?

Nearby attractions include Sarasota Times Building, Sarasota (3 min walk), Sarasota Woman's Club, Sarasota (3 min walk), Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota (4 min walk), Palm Avenue Fine Art, Sarasota (6 min walk).