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Tiffany Meesha Thompson named one of CODAworx’s 2025 Top 20 Creative Revolutionaries

Petrichor Projects Founding Director Tiffany Meesha Thompson, EMBA, has been named one of CODAworx’s 2025 Top 20 Creative Revolutionaries, recognizing international leaders shaping the future of public art and the built environment.

Through Petrichor Projects, Thompson develops new models for embedding artists into the systems that shape public life, from architecture and infrastructure to civic space and cultural identity. Her work focuses on how art can influence perception, behavior, and collective experience at scale.

Petrichor Projects has commissioned Belgian artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh for Kansas City’s largest public art commission to date at Barney Allis Plaza.

Selected through a curatorial process led by Petrichor Projects, the $2.18 million commission will transform Barney Allis Plaza into a major civic and cultural landmark for downtown Kansas City. Working at the intersection of art, architecture, and public space, Gijs Van Vaerenbergh creates immersive environments that reshape how people move through and experience the city.

The commission reflects a broader vision for public art as cultural infrastructure: shaping perception, collective experience, and civic identity at the scale of the city itself.

Learn more at barneyallis.org

Rising as a new cultural landmark, The Arts Tower by Abdulnasser Gharem reflects Riyadh’s evolving identity under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative. Developed with Eldorado Architects, the project transforms an existing electrical tower into a monumental civic experience embedded directly within the city’s infrastructure.

The Arts Tower demonstrates how art can shape civic identity and the experience of a rapidly transforming city. As Saudi Arabia invests in culture, tourism, and public life as part of its long-term transformation, the project positions infrastructure itself as cultural experience.

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Barney Allis Plaza

A rare and prestigious opportunity for an artist to shape Barney Allis Plaza into an iconic cultural landmark. The selected artist will develop a cohesive, site-wide artistic vision, integrating artwork throughout the plaza to create an immersive and unified experience. To bring this vision to life, Petrichor Projects, led by Tiffany Meesha Thompson, EMBA, serves as the curatorial arts consultant.

Heart of the City | Peace Plaza

Heart of the City's Peace Plaza transforms the public realm, blending community engagement, experiential zones, and world-class public art. Completed in 2023, the project supports the healing atmosphere of the Mayo Clinic, featuring works by Ann Hamilton, Eric Anderson, and Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle.

Sports Boulevard

The Sports Boulevard masterplan envisions a transformative 135km urban park in Riyadh, KSA, integrating public art commissions, temporary activations, and cultural programming to drive the country’s transition from oil dependence to a global tourism hub.

The Rainbow

The Rainbow, a civic-scale installation generating actual prismatic rainbows from recycled water, addresses the global water crisis by inspiring public imagination, changing public perceptions of water recycling, and leaving a lasting legacy at the intersection of art, urban design, and ecological innovation.

East Gateway

By connecting leading edge University of Minnesota research with global artists and world class designers, East Gateway will become a center for innovation and new ideas in Minnesota, and a window to the world for its diverse communities.

Sports Boulevard Arts District

The Sports Boulevard Arts District masterplan envisions a vibrant hub of culture and recreation, integrating green spaces, trails, and public art, with spaces for artists, workshops, exhibitions, and tailored residency programs to nurture creative talent.

Oil on Linen

Petrichor Projects collaborated with Oil on Linen, the newly opened restaurant at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, to create an immersive dining experience where evolving menus, curated art installations, and special events merge culinary creativity with artistic expression.

Black Swan Hospitality, GmBH

Petrichor Projects led the development of the art masterplan, created the contemporary art strategy, and commissioned artists to connect ecology and technology while fostering transformative, nature-driven experiences in Chile.

Omaha Public Library

The Omaha Central Library, a new civic landmark, integrates site-specific public art, blending urban design and equity-focused community engagement to foster cultural connection, shared ownership, and creative exploration for Omaha’s diverse communities.