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London
fromTheartnewspaper
14 hours 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
18 hours 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
14 hours 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
18 hours 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
17 hours 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
21 hours 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
4 days 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
21 hours 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
2 days 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
5 days 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
2 days 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
#community-engagement
fromBKReader
3 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
6 days 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.
fromBKReader
3 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
6 days 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.
more#community-engagement
#brooklyn
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
2 months ago

The Dumbo Projection Project Returns for 2025! New York Family

The Dumbo Projection Project returns with free family-friendly video art, featuring local and global artists on iconic Brooklyn landmarks.
Celebrating community and creativity, the event showcases three unique installations over several weeks.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks 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
4 days 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
2 months ago

The Dumbo Projection Project Returns for 2025! New York Family

The Dumbo Projection Project returns with free family-friendly video art, featuring local and global artists on iconic Brooklyn landmarks.
Celebrating community and creativity, the event showcases three unique installations over several weeks.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks 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
4 days 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
#trump-administration
fromTheartnewspaper
4 days ago
Arts

Trump's Garden of American Heroes seeks artists for its 250 statues

The NEH's call for artists aims to create a sculpture park featuring diverse historical figures, amidst public discontent regarding Trump's cultural projects.
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.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
4 days ago

Trump's Garden of American Heroes seeks artists for its 250 statues

The NEH's call for artists aims to create a sculpture park featuring diverse historical figures, amidst public discontent regarding Trump's cultural projects.
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#trump-administration
#barbara-kruger
more#barbara-kruger
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 days 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
5 days 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.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
5 days ago

Submit an art project for Luxembourg Art Week | Berlin Art Link

The 'Capsules' project invites artists to create installations in vacant commercial spaces, enriching public art engagement in Luxembourg.
NYC LGBT
fromHyperallergic
6 days 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.
#community-support
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

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.
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago
Arts

City to help preserve artworks threatened by convention center teardown - Austin Monitor

Austin plans to preserve and relocate artworks from the Convention Center, aided by a significant donation.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Portland food

Volunteers Repaint and Repair Mural as Progress Continues on Converting Great Highway - Streetsblog San Francisco

The community rallied to restore a vandalized mural, reflecting ongoing support for public art and the coastal park initiative.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

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.
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago
Arts

City to help preserve artworks threatened by convention center teardown - Austin Monitor

Austin plans to preserve and relocate artworks from the Convention Center, aided by a significant donation.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Portland food

Volunteers Repaint and Repair Mural as Progress Continues on Converting Great Highway - Streetsblog San Francisco

The community rallied to restore a vandalized mural, reflecting ongoing support for public art and the coastal park initiative.
more#community-support
#outdoor-activities
fromTime Out New York
1 week 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.
fromTime Out New York
1 week 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.
more#outdoor-activities
#design-competition
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Winter Stations Unveils Six Winning Installations at Toronto's Woodbine Beach in 2025

The Winter Stations competition invites global artists to create interactive installations for lifeguard stations, focusing on the theme of transformation for 2025.
fromArchDaily
1 week 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.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Winter Stations Unveils Six Winning Installations at Toronto's Woodbine Beach in 2025

The Winter Stations competition invites global artists to create interactive installations for lifeguard stations, focusing on the theme of transformation for 2025.
fromArchDaily
1 week 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.
more#design-competition
#san-jose
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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
Mission District

San Jose Chicano community fights opposition to mural in park - San Jose Spotlight

Community meeting reveals cultural tensions over proposed Chicano-themed mural in San Jose.
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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
Mission District

San Jose Chicano community fights opposition to mural in park - San Jose Spotlight

Community meeting reveals cultural tensions over proposed Chicano-themed mural in San Jose.
more#san-jose
Social justice
fromBerlin Art Link
1 week 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
#architecture
London
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London's Queen Elizabeth II memorial just got a step closer to being built

A memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James' Park, celebrating her service and leadership.
fromColossal
3 weeks 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.
London
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London's Queen Elizabeth II memorial just got a step closer to being built

A memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James' Park, celebrating her service and leadership.
fromColossal
3 weeks 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.
more#architecture
#environmental-awareness
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Artist Looks to Beautify NYC Streets-Through Curbside Trash

Adrian Kondratowicz leads community cleanups that turn trash into art amid concerns over new city regulations affecting volunteer groups.
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
4 weeks ago
East Bay food

Focus Fest

Alameda hosts its first climate photography festival, transforming Radium Runway into an inspiring open-air gallery.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Artist Looks to Beautify NYC Streets-Through Curbside Trash

Adrian Kondratowicz leads community cleanups that turn trash into art amid concerns over new city regulations affecting volunteer groups.
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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Giant artwork installed at Twickenham community venue in spring makeover

A new large mural at The Exchange highlights its diverse events, attracting community engagement and enhancing its visibility.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
1 month ago
London

The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent

The Shark House represents resilience against bureaucracy and serves as a commentary on nuclear warfare.
#austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Renovation

Prompted by convention center controversy, Council seeks changes to public art program - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council modernizes public art policies to address criticisms and ensure better handling of artworks.
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.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Renovation

Prompted by convention center controversy, Council seeks changes to public art program - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council modernizes public art policies to address criticisms and ensure better handling of artworks.
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.
more#austin
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.
NYC music
fromQNS
1 month ago

Rockaway subway riders enjoy new public art displays as MTA Arts and Design turns 40 - QNS

The MTA is showcasing new art displays at subway stations in Rockaway, enhancing local culture and commuter experience.
Photography
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Carmen Winant's New Collages Explore the Mother-Daughter Bond

Carmen Winant's project explores the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship through collaged photographs, blending personal and public memories.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
NYC politics

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 3.6.25 - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council is addressing flooding concerns by revising drainage review processes to expedite small developments.
The Council introduces measures to clarify public art program funding amid controversy over Convention Center artwork.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

ACLU asks Quincy to cancel patron saint statues, but 'the decision on this has been made'

The ACLU is urging Quincy to cancel the installation of religious statues at the new Public Safety building due to concerns over church-state separation.
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