Public Art
Essays

¶ … Colombia is the third-largest recipient of military aid from the United States and is at a critical juncture in its turbulent history. More than three million people have been displaced in Colombia during the past…

New genre public art developed as a result of artists becoming interested in addressing social issues and changes through their artistic endeavors. Prior to having such interest in contemporary social concerns, artists…

Few nations have been so convulsed by revolutionary change as early Twentieth Century Russia. Within a span of only several years, Russian political, economic, social, and cultural life was transformed almost beyond…

Concept - History - Plans - Creation - Build - New Plans - Final Appearance - Dedication - Finish - Access - Public Access - Design - Intentions - Resolving Engineering Difficulties - Materials - Dimensions - Height -…

This paper discusses the controversy of how to improve and democratize public spaces, specifically as it relates to the public art movement. Many initiatives have been undertaken to improve the welfare and appearance of communities by displaying public art; however it is uncertain whether these efforts really address underlying social issues of ownership of public space.

¶ … New York's Central Park and the original motives behind its creation, while thinking from its' two architect designers point-of-view, Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmstead. Central Park in New York is the first…

In an article discussing the connections between the famous muralist, and political activist Diego Rivera there is a statement about art that demonstrates both the depth of Rivera's involvement in the political and the…

Recommendations on a Proposal to Defund the Arts

Big Dig Project -- a Major Transportation Issue

I learned about sports purely from a spectator's perspective. Although I also love to play a variety of sports, I found myself increasingly drawn towards the business aspects of games whether that be NHL hockey or MLB…