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fromBKReader
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC DOT Seeks Artists, Performers For Expanded Summer Streets 2025

Summer Streets 2025 invites artists and partners to create engaging public art and programming in NYC's car-free spaces.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Arts

Pizza restaurant's controversial new mural sparks outrage: 'An act of cultural erasure'

A New Jersey pizzeria commissioned a mural that sparked mixed reactions from locals, highlighting the impact of art in community spaces.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

An artist transformed a bin with a beachside scene and captivated passers by

Gjovalin Dushaj transformed a waste bin into art, brightening the community and showing the impact of public art on local environments.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

Temporary Public Art for Great Highway Unveiled | KQED

San Francisco is installing temporary artwork along the Great Highway during its closure to enhance public engagement and improve recreational areas.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London

Art trail launched in Regent's Park Estate

A public art trail in North London celebrates community creativity and heritage through 12 site-specific installations informed by local resident feedback.
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC DOT Seeks Artists, Performers For Expanded Summer Streets 2025

Summer Streets 2025 invites artists and partners to create engaging public art and programming in NYC's car-free spaces.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Arts

Pizza restaurant's controversial new mural sparks outrage: 'An act of cultural erasure'

A New Jersey pizzeria commissioned a mural that sparked mixed reactions from locals, highlighting the impact of art in community spaces.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

An artist transformed a bin with a beachside scene and captivated passers by

Gjovalin Dushaj transformed a waste bin into art, brightening the community and showing the impact of public art on local environments.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

Temporary Public Art for Great Highway Unveiled | KQED

San Francisco is installing temporary artwork along the Great Highway during its closure to enhance public engagement and improve recreational areas.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London

Art trail launched in Regent's Park Estate

A public art trail in North London celebrates community creativity and heritage through 12 site-specific installations informed by local resident feedback.
more#community-engagement
#molly-malone
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago
London politics

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed 'from the abuse she received on a daily basis'

Molly Malone's statue in Dublin is undergoing urgent repairs due to damage from visitor interactions.
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago
London politics

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed 'from the abuse she receives on a daily basis'

Molly Malone's statue in Dublin needs urgent restoration due to damage caused by tourist interactions.
The statue's stability is a primary concern, alongside aesthetic restoration.
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago
London politics

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed 'from the abuse she received on a daily basis'

Molly Malone's statue in Dublin is undergoing urgent repairs due to damage from visitor interactions.
fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago
London politics

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed 'from the abuse she receives on a daily basis'

Molly Malone's statue in Dublin needs urgent restoration due to damage caused by tourist interactions.
The statue's stability is a primary concern, alongside aesthetic restoration.
more#molly-malone
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto startup

Toronto's iconic soap factory mural is in search of a new home the question is, where? | CBC News

The Sunlight Mural, an iconic artwork in Toronto, is now seeking a new home after the Lever Brothers soap factory's demolition.
#thomas-j-price
London
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

British artist Thomas J. Price brings a contemplative colossus to Times Square

The sculpture 'Grounded in the Stars' offers a moment of reflection amidst the chaos of Times Square.
fromHypebeast
6 days ago
NYC music

Thomas J Price's 12-Foot Bronzes Take Over New York

Thomas J Price's New York exhibitions challenge public representations of identity and who gets memorialized in art.
London
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

British artist Thomas J. Price brings a contemplative colossus to Times Square

The sculpture 'Grounded in the Stars' offers a moment of reflection amidst the chaos of Times Square.
fromHypebeast
6 days ago
NYC music

Thomas J Price's 12-Foot Bronzes Take Over New York

Thomas J Price's New York exhibitions challenge public representations of identity and who gets memorialized in art.
more#thomas-j-price
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago
NYC startup

SeaGlass Carousel: Spin along with a school of colorful fish in Battery Park

The SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park was envisioned to attract visitors and enhance the area's vibrant atmosphere.
#motherhood
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
6 days ago
Parenting

Meet the Jewish artist behind a towering new sculpture in Brooklyn's Prospect Park - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Molly Gochman's new sculpture in Brooklyn champions motherhood and caregiving, challenging traditional monuments glorifying violence.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC parents

PREMIUMProspect Park Alliance, NYC Parks unveils bronze sculpture honoring caregivers

Molly Gochman unveiled a 15-foot bronze sculpture in Prospect Park, celebrating caregivers and the everyday acts of love.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
6 days ago
Parenting

Meet the Jewish artist behind a towering new sculpture in Brooklyn's Prospect Park - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Molly Gochman's new sculpture in Brooklyn champions motherhood and caregiving, challenging traditional monuments glorifying violence.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC parents

PREMIUMProspect Park Alliance, NYC Parks unveils bronze sculpture honoring caregivers

Molly Gochman unveiled a 15-foot bronze sculpture in Prospect Park, celebrating caregivers and the everyday acts of love.
more#motherhood
#urban-transformation
fromstupidDOPE
1 week ago
Graphic design

Agostino Iacurci Transforms Urban Spaces with Color-Driven Mural Installations | stupidDOPE

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban landscapes into vibrant public art, reimagining environments through murals that engage passersby and elevate everyday experiences.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Paris food

SpY reimagines industrial containers as golden monoliths in lille's urban landscape

SpY's Golden Monoliths compel viewers to engage with urban spaces by transforming shipping containers into gold-cloaked, totemic symbols that critique contemporary consumption.
fromstupidDOPE
1 week ago
Graphic design

Agostino Iacurci Transforms Urban Spaces with Color-Driven Mural Installations | stupidDOPE

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban landscapes into vibrant public art, reimagining environments through murals that engage passersby and elevate everyday experiences.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Paris food

SpY reimagines industrial containers as golden monoliths in lille's urban landscape

SpY's Golden Monoliths compel viewers to engage with urban spaces by transforming shipping containers into gold-cloaked, totemic symbols that critique contemporary consumption.
more#urban-transformation
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk returns this May, featuring hundreds of emerging artists and dozens of local businesses * Brooklyn Paper

The Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk showcases local art while supporting community businesses, providing an engaging experience for visitors.
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago
NYC parents

This new massive sculpture in Grand Army Plaza honors motherhood in all of its forms

The 'Monuments to Motherhood' sculpture honors the universal contributions of caregiving through an interactive bronze installation.
fromwww.bkreader.com
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Reynoso Names Colm Dillane as Brooklyn's First Arts Ambassador

Colm Dillane named Brooklyn's first Arts Ambassador to enhance the creative community through mentorship and public art initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk returns this May, featuring hundreds of emerging artists and dozens of local businesses * Brooklyn Paper

The Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk showcases local art while supporting community businesses, providing an engaging experience for visitors.
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

This new massive sculpture in Grand Army Plaza honors motherhood in all of its forms

The 'Monuments to Motherhood' sculpture honors the universal contributions of caregiving through an interactive bronze installation.
fromwww.bkreader.com
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Reynoso Names Colm Dillane as Brooklyn's First Arts Ambassador

Colm Dillane named Brooklyn's first Arts Ambassador to enhance the creative community through mentorship and public art initiatives.
more#brooklyn
#barbara-kruger
more#barbara-kruger
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

A new Ai Weiwei installation will cover Roosevelt Island in camouflage netting

Ai Weiwei's new installation "Camouflage" focuses on social justice and invites public participation in reflecting on freedom.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago
Arts

Public mosaic by Jeremy Deller and Coralie Turpin explores the history and nature of Scarborough

Scarborough's new public artwork merges Roman history and local marine life through a large mosaic installation.
NYC LGBT
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

NYC Subway Mural Evokes Hilma af Klint's Mysticism

Hilma's Ghost created 'Abstract Futures,' a vibrant mosaic mural in NYC's subway, blending tarot archetypes with the commuter experience.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 44 of the 16th St. Crackdown: From eviction to upkeep

Community efforts to clean graffiti can help improve public spaces but may be insufficient without supporting the unhoused.
Job training could be a more effective solution for addressing homelessness.
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago
NYC music

Massive video projections are coming to the Manhattan Bridge and Dumbo

Dumbo's outdoor projection series features large artworks, free for public viewing until May 25, enhancing the neighborhood's cultural scene.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
European startups

reSITE Reveals Winners of the Young Designers Open Call for Manifesto Market

The reSITE's Young Designers Open Call recognized innovative designs for a summer installation at Manifesto Market, focusing on functionality and scalability.
Social justice
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago

An Interview with Igor Grubic | Berlin Art Link

Igor Grubić's art blends activism and community healing, especially concerning violence against queer individuals in Eastern Europe.
#sculpture
NYC music
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

Frank Gehry's Largest Suspended Fish Sculpture Debuts at 3 World Trade Center | stupidDOPE

Gehry's latest sculpture adds to the cultural landscape of Lower Manhattan with a significant installation at 3 World Trade Center.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

This giant copper sculpture of a fish by Frank Gehry is now on display at the World Trade Center

Frank Gehry's new copper fish sculpture is now displayed in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

That 45-Foot-Tall Nude Woman Statue Is Coming to SF After All, and Will Be at Embarcadero Plaza

The Burning Man statue will be unveiled at Embarcadero Plaza on April 11 after installation issues at Union Square.
The event will include festivities and prominent attendees, including the sculptor Marco Cochrane and the model Deja Solis.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's public art: Finding the leaning lady of Hammersmith

Leaning Woman sculpture reflects post-war art efforts but suffers from visibility issues and deterioration.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

London's largest sculpture park returns to Thamesmead

The Winter Sculpture Park features 40 artworks by 34 artists, exploring themes of identity, culture, and climate awareness from March 2 to April 26.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay food

Photos: On Display The power of public art

The Bay Area is home to a variety of public art that showcases creativity, ranging from whimsical to profound.
NYC music
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

Frank Gehry's Largest Suspended Fish Sculpture Debuts at 3 World Trade Center | stupidDOPE

Gehry's latest sculpture adds to the cultural landscape of Lower Manhattan with a significant installation at 3 World Trade Center.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

This giant copper sculpture of a fish by Frank Gehry is now on display at the World Trade Center

Frank Gehry's new copper fish sculpture is now displayed in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

That 45-Foot-Tall Nude Woman Statue Is Coming to SF After All, and Will Be at Embarcadero Plaza

The Burning Man statue will be unveiled at Embarcadero Plaza on April 11 after installation issues at Union Square.
The event will include festivities and prominent attendees, including the sculptor Marco Cochrane and the model Deja Solis.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's public art: Finding the leaning lady of Hammersmith

Leaning Woman sculpture reflects post-war art efforts but suffers from visibility issues and deterioration.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

London's largest sculpture park returns to Thamesmead

The Winter Sculpture Park features 40 artworks by 34 artists, exploring themes of identity, culture, and climate awareness from March 2 to April 26.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay food

Photos: On Display The power of public art

The Bay Area is home to a variety of public art that showcases creativity, ranging from whimsical to profound.
more#sculpture
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

350 designers strong, DEMO Festival 2025 proves just how far motion design has come

DEMO Festival fosters creativity, community, and experimentation in motion design, evolving from a local event to a global celebration.
Portland food
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Conference: Parklets Key to Rolling Back Motordom's Takeover of the Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

Parklets are reimagining urban spaces by reclaiming streets for community use.
The concept of parklets emerged to counteract the dominance of automobiles in urban environments.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

At Least Downtown SF Doesn't Have A Giant Marilyn Monroe Upskirt Statue Like Palm Springs Did

The new nude sculpture on Market Street has sparked debate over its purpose and impact on public art and representation.
fromColossal
1 month ago
OMG science

More Than 200,000 Rivets Secure the Ultra-Thin Aluminum Facets of 'The Orb' by Marc Fornes

The Orb by Marc Fornes invites immersive experiences through innovative design and lighting.
The installation exemplifies the fusion of art and architecture, promoting creativity and exploration.
#environmental-awareness
fromCreativeApplications.Net
1 month ago
Environment

Out of Breath - A life support machine

Out of Breath is an artwork that visualizes urban pollution data, raising awareness of environmental issues related to our behaviors.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
East Bay food

Focus Fest

Alameda hosts its first climate photography festival, transforming Radium Runway into an inspiring open-air gallery.
fromCreativeApplications.Net
1 month ago
Environment

Out of Breath - A life support machine

Out of Breath is an artwork that visualizes urban pollution data, raising awareness of environmental issues related to our behaviors.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
East Bay food

Focus Fest

Alameda hosts its first climate photography festival, transforming Radium Runway into an inspiring open-air gallery.
more#environmental-awareness
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

HOLDING THE LINE

Christine Sun Kim's art prominently integrates Deaf culture into public spaces, reshaping communication and identity representations through various artistic mediums.
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Urban Sculpture Challenge: Buildner's Mujassam Watan - A Major Prize and Realization Opportunity in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 drives a cultural transformation through initiatives like the Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

City pauses $10M in airport art over concerns local creatives were excluded - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council pauses art contracts due to lack of local artist representation, signaling a shift in priorities for public art funding.
#gsa
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Portland

Sale of federal buildings across nation imperils U.S. public's vast art collection * Oregon ArtsWatch

The fate of the nation's public art collection is jeopardized by the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to maintenance staff.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Portland

Sale of federal buildings across nation imperils U.S. public's vast art collection * Oregon ArtsWatch

The fate of the nation's public art collection is jeopardized by the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to maintenance staff.
more#gsa
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

The Roosevelt Mural: A Towering Tribute to San Jose's Resilience and Community Spirit

The Roosevelt Mural symbolizes the resilience and unity of San Jose's community through impactful art.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

New 50-foot mural at SF's Great Highway oceanfront park vandalized

Vandalism of a mural on San Francisco's Great Highway reflects frustration over neighborhood changes.
The newly created mural celebrated local history and brought community pride.
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