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fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

95-Year-Old Artist Behind Often Reviled Embarcadero Plaza Fountain Flies to SF to 'Save' It

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

95-Year-Old Artist Behind Often Reviled Embarcadero Plaza Fountain Flies to SF to 'Save' It

#community-engagement
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

There's a massive, ephemeral mural calling viewers to 'address hate' floating down the East River today

Saype's 'Address Hate' mural promotes respect and dialogue against hate speech through art.
A substantial public artwork aims to create a conversation around mutual understanding.
London food
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The arts festival that is coming to a shop, cafe or pub near you

Hackney Reimagining Local art week showcases diverse artistic expressions across neighborhoods, promoting community engagement and public art experiences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

New COVID-19 memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery celebrates lives and legacy * Brooklyn Paper

The COVID-19 memorial honors lives lost and acknowledges the ongoing impact of long COVID through community engagement and art.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

There's a massive, ephemeral mural calling viewers to 'address hate' floating down the East River today

Saype's 'Address Hate' mural promotes respect and dialogue against hate speech through art.
A substantial public artwork aims to create a conversation around mutual understanding.
London food
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The arts festival that is coming to a shop, cafe or pub near you

Hackney Reimagining Local art week showcases diverse artistic expressions across neighborhoods, promoting community engagement and public art experiences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

New COVID-19 memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery celebrates lives and legacy * Brooklyn Paper

The COVID-19 memorial honors lives lost and acknowledges the ongoing impact of long COVID through community engagement and art.
#new-york-liberty
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Superman soars 1,000ft over The Shard to promote Hollywood blockbuster

The installation of Superman's statue at The Shard, soaring at 1,000 feet, is the highest-ever public sculpture display in the UK, celebrating the release of the new film.
London music
#community-development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The ongoing fight to replace racist monuments in the US: requires a lot of perseverance'

"People don't realize how important and impactful art in public places is until they see it."
Social justice
#climate-change
#architecture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

The strangest, most impressive outdoor sculptures in the Bay for 2025

Point San Pablo Harbor has become a haven for retired Burning Man sculptures, where whimsical large-scale artworks, like Paige Tashner's Purr Pods, delight visitors of all ages.
Arts
#wembley-park
London music
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Wembley Park announces biggest and boldest summer programme yet

Wembley Park's Summer Rocks features 200+ hours of diverse live events including free concerts, wellness activities, and family-oriented entertainment.
London music
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Wembley Park announces biggest and boldest summer programme yet

Wembley Park's Summer Rocks features 200+ hours of diverse live events including free concerts, wellness activities, and family-oriented entertainment.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in London will feature a bridge reminiscent of her tiara

"At the heart of our masterplan is a translucent bridge symbolic of Her Majesty as a unifying force, bringing together nations, countries, the Commonwealth, charities and the armed forces."
US news
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 week ago

Dagenham Green development to get new public artwork honouring Ford strikers

It's an honour to be part of a project that recognises the importance of Dagenham's social history especially the incredible women who stood up for fair pay and equal working rights. My aim is to create new works that convey this remarkable history and speak of its continued relevance to the present.
Women in technology
#sculpture
#new-york-city
NYC music
fromBET
1 month ago

12-Foot Bronze Statue of Black Woman Sparks Debate in Times Square

The installation of 'Grounded in the Stars' ignites discussions on representation, identity, and the evolving role of monuments in public spaces.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Exclusive | Bed-Stuy aquarium returns and reignites fish abuse concerns as NYC sizzles during heatwave: 'It will be a painful death'

NYC music
fromBET
1 month ago

12-Foot Bronze Statue of Black Woman Sparks Debate in Times Square

The installation of 'Grounded in the Stars' ignites discussions on representation, identity, and the evolving role of monuments in public spaces.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Exclusive | Bed-Stuy aquarium returns and reignites fish abuse concerns as NYC sizzles during heatwave: 'It will be a painful death'

fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Florida Has a Snorkel-friendly 'Reef Trail' With an Underwater Museum That Helps Restore Coral

"This isn't just a reef, it's a movement," Shelby Thomas, CEO and founder of ORAI, said in a release obtained by Travel + Leisure. "We're building cities in the sea for marine life while creating a unique underwater museum that heals marine ecosystems—and inviting the public to become ocean stewards."
Miami Marlins
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Belgian council cancels Hew Locke commission that planned to 'disrupt' colonial statue

Hew Locke expressed disappointment over the Belgian council's cancellation of his public art project intended to challenge the legacy of King Leopold II's brutal colonial rule.
London politics
#art-workshop
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Mildred Howard's one-woman 'biennale' at 500 Capp Street

People should know that Mildred is firmly rooted in representing African American life and culture, from the historic to the contemporary, said Cheryl Ward, a San Francisco art collector.
San Francisco
#art-basel
#art-installation
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Cecilia Alemani

Cecilia Alemani has elevated public art in New York and made history at the Venice Biennale, emphasizing diverse voices in contemporary art.
Curating is about storytelling through art, balancing between artworks and exhibition spaces.
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Cecilia Alemani

Cecilia Alemani has elevated public art in New York and made history at the Venice Biennale, emphasizing diverse voices in contemporary art.
Curating is about storytelling through art, balancing between artworks and exhibition spaces.
#murals
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Reskate's Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Reskate's murals transform at night, highlighting societal issues through art.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Reskate's Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Reskate's murals transform at night, highlighting societal issues through art.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Fulham Pier unveils new public art installation by Yinka Ilori MBE

The recently opened riverside path in Fulham has gained a public artwork by the well-known British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Ilori MBE, called "100 Found Objects."
London food
#community
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Philadelphia public art project highlights how immigrants make US cities better

The Philadelphians project highlights immigrant contributions through short films, fostering community connection and understanding.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

A population of just 300 but attracts A-listers, artists and a Michelin star - is this Ireland's coolest town?

NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Philadelphia public art project highlights how immigrants make US cities better

The Philadelphians project highlights immigrant contributions through short films, fostering community connection and understanding.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

A population of just 300 but attracts A-listers, artists and a Michelin star - is this Ireland's coolest town?

fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Brooklyn celebrates the ribbon-cutting of newly-restored Grand Army Plaza Arch

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has undergone its first serious restoration in 50 years, enhancing its historic significance.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Greg Ito's 'The Enlightenment' Brings Symbolic Storytelling to Rockefeller Center | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Greg Ito's 'The Enlightenment' turns Midtown into a vibrant public art installation that weaves personal memory with collective experience.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tulips bollards to 'protect cyclists and bring joy'

The idea was to protect cyclists, but also to try and bring joy to the street, said Luke Tozer, director at Pitman Tozer Architects, which helped create the wands.
London food
#cultural-criticism
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago

The Times Square Statue Dares To Be An Ordinary Black Woman-And That's Exactly Why It's Under Attack [Op-Ed]

Grounded in the Stars challenges traditional representations of triumph through its depiction of a Black woman, but faced significant social backlash upon unveiling.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Times Square Sculpture Prompts Racist Backlash. To Some, That's the Point.

The statue of an anonymous Black woman in Times Square sparked a heated debate on race, diversity, and public monuments in America.
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago

The Times Square Statue Dares To Be An Ordinary Black Woman-And That's Exactly Why It's Under Attack [Op-Ed]

Grounded in the Stars challenges traditional representations of triumph through its depiction of a Black woman, but faced significant social backlash upon unveiling.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Times Square Sculpture Prompts Racist Backlash. To Some, That's the Point.

The statue of an anonymous Black woman in Times Square sparked a heated debate on race, diversity, and public monuments in America.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Tile Artisans Digital Imaging x Baseera Khan at HELP New Leaf | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Tile Artisans partnered with HELP USA and artist Baseera Khan to create the impactful tile artwork 'Floral Fix,' now displayed in the HELP New Leaf building.
Arts
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Across 92 Screens in Times Square, Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' Celebrates Global Unity

Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' explores globalization and nationalism through dynamic visuals of gymnasts, intertwining themes of separation, loyalty, and cultural contrast.
#social-media
fromThe Root
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Woman Who Claims She's the Times Square Statue Now Has a Puzzling Request

A 12-foot statue of a Black woman in Times Square sparks varied reactions, emphasizing both representation and differing opinions on its portrayal.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago
Arts

'It is not good or bad': in a frantic age, Beeple seeks a more nuanced take on technology

Beeple's daily art practice transformed him into a leading media artist, using social media as a canvas for public art.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Root
1 month ago

Black Woman Who Claims She's the Times Square Statue Now Has a Puzzling Request

A 12-foot statue of a Black woman in Times Square sparks varied reactions, emphasizing both representation and differing opinions on its portrayal.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

'It is not good or bad': in a frantic age, Beeple seeks a more nuanced take on technology

Beeple's daily art practice transformed him into a leading media artist, using social media as a canvas for public art.
#family-activities
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

GG Park's "Whale Tail" Pop-up Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2025)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

GG Park's "Whale Tail" Pop-up Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2025)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

GG Park's "Whale Tail" Pop-up Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2025)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

GG Park's "Whale Tail" Pop-up Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2025)

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Jackie Robinson statue among six state-funded projects planned for Hudson Square | amNewYork

State funding will revitalize Hudson Square with a statue of Jackie Robinson, new plazas, and art installations to enhance the area's vibrancy.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC will build $5M waterfront memorial complete with massive 'floating' flag to honor post-9/11 soldiers

A new $5 million veterans memorial will be built in Queens to honor post-9/11 service members.
The memorial features an eternal flame and symbolizes tribute to veterans.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mural 'rediscovered' in Blackheath to be preserved

Greenwich Council's commitment to restoring and relocating William Mitchell's mural highlights the importance of preserving public art for educational purposes and community engagement.
London music
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walkabout: 5 Bay Area island hikes well worth the trek

The San Francisco Bay Islands provide diverse outdoor experiences, including hiking, wildlife viewing, and public art, catering to nature enthusiasts.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Anti-Cuomo Ads Are Popping Up Across Brooklyn

The guerrilla ad campaign against Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams revolves around critical messages about their respective controversies, aiming to influence voter decisions ahead of upcoming elections.
NYC politics
fromCrooks and Liars
1 month ago

Fox News Host Compares 12-Foot-Tall Statue Of Black Woman To 'Dream' Of 'King Kong'

On his Saturday night Fox News program, Failla noted that artist Thomas J. Price had placed the statue in Times Square to change "the narrative of who we put on statues."
NYC politics
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse Brings a Surreal Mist Halo to the Seoul Skyline

Arc ZERO: Eclipse serves as a sensory portal, transforming its surroundings in real-time, engaging passersby through presence rather than spectacle.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Stewards busy stopping tourists from groping Molly Malone statue during pilot scheme

DCC Arts Officer Ray Yeates emphasized the safety of the Molly Malone statue, stating, 'It is completely safe' despite ongoing damage and a public backlash regarding tourist behavior.
London politics
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