A Critical Exploration of Public Art
First, you will read 4 (brief) articles:
• https://www.cnn.com/style/article/power-and-politics-of-installation-art/index.html
• https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/what-is-the-role-of-public-art-in-creating-a-sense-of-a-city
• https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/richard-serra-tilted-arc
• NYT article attached as PDF: “In New York and More, Public Art is Taking on Thorny Social Issues”
While reading these articles, internally consider:
Can public art be neatly defined as a category? What are some definitions of public art according to the articles?
What is the purpose of public art – is there more than one purpose? What role does public art serve?
What matters more – the intention of the designer/artist, or how the public/audience experiences the work? Is there nuance to this?
