I've always wondered what the giant hearts displayed in Union Square stood for, so I found some information about its history and purpose.
Based off of information from www.unionsquarepark.us/
“The heart on display at Union Square Park is part of the "Hearts in San Francisco" project which will benefit The San Francisco General Hospital.
Hearts in San Francisco was a Bay Area-wide “heart installation”
that debuted in the spring of 2004. While similar to Chicago’s
“Cows on Parade,” the San Francisco version used a heart icon,
appropriate for a city that is recognized for its acceptance and
tolerance, as well as being perennially open-hearted.
Over 130 recognized and emerging artists transformed heart
sculptures into unique works of art. These hearts were installed
on sidewalks, plazas, parks, and street corners throughout the
San Francisco Bay Area."
Ingrid Taylar from About.com wrote,
"The painted hearts -- created from uniform molds and painted
by individual artists -- decorate the city in areas like Union Square,
until they are auctioned off at a benefit for the charity.
New hearts are unveiled each year."
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