The Wave Field, designed by Maya Lin in 1995, is a striking 10,000-square-foot land art installation on U-M’s North Campus, created as a memorial to alumnus Francois-Xavier Bagnoud. Inspired by waves and natural patterns, its gently undulating design interacts with light and space in fascinating ways. Explore the full story to learn more about its design, meaning, and place in U-M’s public art collection.
