Atlanta Beltline Unveils Quilts in the Sky
A quilt-inspired sculpture by Moma and Tillman now stands along the Southside Trail, the first major artwork on that segment.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Fine Art
The Atlanta Beltline unveiled Quilts in the Sky, a quilt-inspired sculpture by Moma and Tillman, along the Southside Trail. It is the first major work of art on the Southside Trail segment, which was completed in June.
Why it matters
The installation adds a public artwork to a newly completed stretch of the Beltline, a 22-mile loop that connects Atlanta neighborhoods. It is designed to reflect the communities and trail users who pass through the area.
The Southside Trail segment covers 1.9 miles, from Pittsburgh Yards to Boulevard, and sits within the 22-mile Beltline loop. Details on the sculpture's cost, size and expected lifespan were not provided.
The players
Atlanta Beltline
The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile loop of trails, parks and transit corridors that connects Atlanta neighborhoods and hosts public art installations.
Moma and Tillman
Moma and Tillman are the artists who designed Quilts in the Sky, a quilt-inspired sculpture installed along the Beltline.
The details
The sculpture uses plexiglass pieces arranged to resemble a quilt and was designed with the neighborhoods and trail users in mind. Quilts in the Sky is the first major work of art on the Southside Trail segment.
Timeline
June 2026: Southside Trail segment completed.
November 11, 2026: Quilts in the Sky unveiled.
Culture Shift
The Beltline's public art program is extending along its trail network as new segments open, and Quilts in the Sky is the first major artwork on the Southside Trail. Its quilt design draws on neighborhood identity along the 22-mile loop.
The sculpture is installed along the Southside Trail, so anyone walking or biking the 1.9-mile segment can view it without a ticket. Its location within the Beltline loop makes it accessible to residents across the connected neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Public art along the Beltline gives trail users a reason to explore neighborhoods they might otherwise pass through quickly. Visiting installations like Quilts in the Sky is a simple way to experience local culture on foot or by bike.
Further reading
Explore more Fine Art coverage to see how public installations like this one are shaping Atlanta's cultural landscape.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
