Art in Publicplaces the Possibilities for Public Art Are Vaster Today Than at Any Other Time in History. Before the 1930S and T
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The possibilities for public art are vaster today than at any other time in history. Before the 1930s and the advent of the Works Progress Adminis- art in public places tration in America, virtually all public art consisted of memorials; today, though many pieces memorialize, an extensive range of other works—from ALEXANDER CALDER’S STANDING 54 FEET LONG, LA GRANDE VITESSE IN 43 FEET HIGH AND 30 FEET the permanent to the ephemeral—exist to edify, beautify, distract, concen- GRAND RAPIDS, MI WAS WIDE, WAS DEDICATED ON THE INITIAL PROJECT OF JUNE 14, 1969. PHOTO: THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT COURTESY GRAND RAPIDS trate, educate and, crucially, help form and solidify communities. In the FOR THE ARTS’ PUBLIC HISTORY AND SPECIAL ART INITIATIVE THAT COLLECTIONS (GRHSC), following pages, you will find artists who create public works, companies AWARDED $15 MILLION ARCHIVES, GRAND RAPIDS TO HELP CREATE ALMOST PUBLIC LIBRARY, GRAND 700 WORKS. THE WORK, RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. that implement them and organizations that support their existence. SPONSORED CONTENT National Outdoor Contact Information Sculpture Competition WEBSITES: WWW.SHANSHANSHENG.COM & Exhibition at North WWW.PETER-STUDIOS.COM HTTPS://VIMEO.COM/274587430 Charleston Riverfront Park LOCATION: SHENZHEN, CHINA. NORTHCHARLESTONARTSFEST.COM & NORTHCHARLESTON.ORG / 843-740-5854 / [email protected] / IMAGE: FOREGROUND – COMMUNITY BY ADAM WALLS, BACKGROUND—GYPSY PASSION BY HANNA JUBRAN. / LOCATION: 1001 EVERGLADES AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405. l Organized by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Depart- ment and presented as a compo- nent of the annual North Charleston Arts Fest, this 11-month exhibition features outdoor sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the nation. Up to fourteen sculptures are selected by a different juror each year, with awards for Best in Show, Outstanding Merit, and Honorable Mentions determined once in- stalled. The 15th annual exhibition is open to the public April 29, 2020-March 21, 2021. Arts & Science Council CONTACT: ARTSANDSCIENCE.ORG / IMAGE: CHRISTIAN MOELLER, LOOPS, 2019 / LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC. l Loops, installed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is inspired by aircraft holding patterns appearing as white trails in the sky. Two gracefully curved lines made from aluminum tubing are animated by a constant and slow rotation. Collection of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Com- missioned by the Arts & Science Council and the Public Art Commission in partnership with the City of Charlotte. Shan Shan Sheng SHAN SHAN SHENG’S monumental sculpture reflects systems are integrated within each panel, synchronizing BLOOMING, 2018. the transformation of the Shenzhen skyline into with originally-composed music. Viewers can interact with ARCHITECTURAL ART GLASS, STAINLESS STEEL, Public Art Saint Paul groundbreaking, surprising forms. BLOOMING is inspired the sculpture using a mobile app. BLOOMING is located LEDS, MOBILE APP, WEBSITE: WWW.PUBLICARTSTPAUL.ORG / PHONE: 651-290-0921 / by Shenzhen’s unique moment in history as a place in the central plaza Red Cube museum of the Complex in 29 X 27.5 X 23 FT.; LOCATION: 381 WABASHA ST. N., SAINT PAUL, MN. 55102. of technology and fabrication—a portal shaping China’s Shenzhen, China. 8.8 X 8.5 X 7.5 METERS. RED CUBE MUSEUM OF l The Aardvark Shed at Western Sculpture Park present and future. BLOOMING won International CODAawards Merit THE COMPLEX, SHENZHEN, CHINA. silvercocoon design build team The project features a massive abstract sculpture created Award 2019, receiving Merit honors in the category of Souliyahn Keobounpheng. Tom Westbrook. Victoria Kern. Nathan Ehrlich. from a series of vividly colorful organic columns fabricated institution. The project was a collaboration of Peter’s Hannah Sicora. Silo Keobounpheng. from architectural art glass. The sculpture’s dazzling colors Studio Germany, Mathew Staudt, John Misener Architects, Major support for The Aardvark Shed from the John S. and James L. bring dynamic visual impact. Consisting of nearly 500 Shanghai Yuan Ji Architectural Planning Firm. Produced Knight Foundation and Saint Paul Cultural Star. architectural art glass panels, choreographed LED lighting by Shenzhen Guangmei Sculpture Fresco Art co., Ltd. SPONSORED CONTENT Explore Public Art in Battery Park City CREOS - Destination PASSAGE - SINGAPORE Maker TRANSFORMING PUBLIC PLACES. A leading agency for temporary public interactive installations, Creos connects owners, creators, and distributors of public art around the world. Creos works with clients to design and develop projects that reclaim their public spaces for artistic purposes. IMPULSE - EL PASO CREOS USES ITS EXPERTISE to shoulder the burdens of logistical and operational management, as well as business MILDRED HOWARD. THE HOUSE WILL NOT PASS FOR ANY COLOR BUT ITS OWN, 2010, development, so artists can concentrate on what they do PAINTED STEEL, GLASS. ON LOAN COURTESY OF COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO best: bringing art to life. In this way, Creos helps artistic DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS. OPENING THIS SPRING AT BELVEDERE PLAZA. installations to shine on the international stage. BATTERY PARK CITY’S “It’s been a pleasure working with a team of professionals PASSAGE BY COLLECTION FEATURES PASSAGE BY like Creos and our visitors love Serge Maheu’s Passage!” SERGE MAHEU WORK BY SERGE MAHEU WITH Colette lI, Festival Artwork Manager, I Light Marina WITH ILLUMINART © ILLUMINART © SERGE Bay, Singapore SERGE MAHEU Siah Armajani MAHEU Richard Artschwager IMPULSE BY LATERAL OSCILLATION - NEW YORK Ugo Attardi, OSCILLATION BY CHOOSE SOME ART. Creos is proud to present a diverse OFFICE & CS DESIGN THE URBAN CONGA portfolio of touring installations tailored to venues and WITH QUARTIER DES Louise Bourgeois © SAVANNAH LAUREN SPECTACLES PARTNER- Scott Burton participants, offering visitors a unique sensory and SHIP © BRIAN WANCHO Tony Cragg IMPULSE BY LATERAL OF- interactive experience. Through the last years, Creos’ - CTB FICE & CS DESIGN WITH installations have transformed more than 150 public Jim Dine QUARTIER DES SPECTA- OSCILLATION BY Autumn Ewalt & CLES PARTNERSHIP © spaces and created unforgettable moments for millions THE URBAN CONGA Dharmesh Patel BRIAN WANCHO - CTB of people around the world. In fact, their interactive © SAVANNAH LAUREN installations have traveled in more than 50 cities R.M. 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BATTERY PARK CITY Free tours, art, nature, PHOTOGRAPH © JEFF music, and more. GOLDBERG/ESTO © MARTIN PURYEAR, Visit www.bpca.ny.gov COURTESY MATTHEW Contact Information Battery Park City MARKS GALLERY. EMAIL: [email protected] Authority, New York, NY. WEBSITE: CREOS.IO SOCIAL MEDIA: @GOCREOS SPECTRUM - MANCHESTER SPONSORED CONTENT Don Porcaro WEBSITE: WWW.DONPORCAROSTUDIO.COM / PHOTO: DARIO LASAGNI / LOCATION: JERSEY CITY, NJ. l All of Us, 2017. Marble, limestone, granite, and sandstone 94 x 48 x 36 inches. Commissioned by New Jersey Transit for Jersey Avenue Light Rail station, Jersey City, NJ. Nancy Selvage LOCATION: BOSTON, MA / WEBSITE: WWW.NANCYSELVAGE.COM / SELVAGESCULPTURE@ GMAIL.COM / IMAGE: HYDRO, 2019 . 16’ X 30’ X 25’ / PHOTO: NANCY SELVAGE / LOCATION: LOWELL, MA. l This landmark sculpture celebrates the hydro energy that powered historic mills on this canal site in Lowell, MA, America’s first great industrial city. Hydro creates a playful interactive experience for children to explore the journey of “water” flowing and swirling through a “turbine” gateway that confidently strides forward to greet and embrace the public. Commis- sioned by the Cultural Organization of Lowell for the City of Lowell, MA. New Hope Arts Outdoor Sculpture Project WEBSITE: WWW. NEWHOPEARTS.ORG & WWW.SCULP- TUREPROJECT.ORG / PHONE: 215 862 9606 / LOCATION: 2 STOCKTON AVE, NEW HOPE, PA, 18938. l The New Hope Arts Outdoor Sculpture Project is an on-going, free and ac- cessible public exhibition of con- temporary works throughout the Borough of New Hope, a historic Contact Information Bill Barrett arts community BILL BARRETT SCULPTURE STUDIOS in Bucks County, ADDRESSES: 11 WORTH STREET “Merely being beautiful or creative doesn’t make DNA IV, 2019. Fabricated Bronze, 12 x 18 x 10 feet. Pennsylvania. NEW YORK, NY 10013 The project cur- 18 ELLIS RANCH ROAD art great…art can be a life-giving force enriching A project of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Art in Pub- rently exhibits 20 SANTA FE, NM 87505 one’s senses and refreshing one’s visions. Import- lic Places program in cooperation with Oklahoma unique installa- PHONE: 212-431-5591; 505-466-2126 ant sculptures