1. Sacramento International Airport
What to see: Lawrence Argent’s Leap
The standout here is Lawrence Argent’s Leap, installed in 2011. This gigantic red rabbit caught midleap as it bounds towards a suitcase on the floor that can never possibly hold it: a bit of magic, a rabbit from a suitcase instead of a hat. You can see it in the three-story atrium at Terminal B, as it floats suspended near the series of escalators. Made of aluminum, the 56-foot-long rabbit has inspired some to call SMF a “hare-port.” But that’s not the only art you can see here.
Christopher Janney’s Chromatic Oasis found in Terminal A consists of colored glass panels installed overhead that trigger melodic sounds as you walk under them—most people don’t notice and rush through. We also love the rug between Terminal A and the parking garage which portrays a Wayne Thiebaud-esque aerial view of the Sacramento River and the delta, titled Flying Carpet by Seyed Alavi. There’s much more to see as well.