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Public Art, Public Space

Festivals Generate the Best Permanent Public Art

August 7, 2014 by Glenn Weiss

Folkstone Triennial in the UK opens at the end of August.  Thorough the Triennial, the city has commissioned some excellent permanent works.  Perhaps arts festivals are the best way to “sneak” truly contemporary artworks into city public art collections.

Cornelia Parker

Cornelia Parker

Tracey Emin, Baby Things, Bronze

Tracey Emin, Baby Things, Bronze

Tracey Emin, Baby Things, Bronze

Tracey Emin, Baby Things, Bronze

Ruth Ewan, 10 Hour Clock

Ruth Ewan, 10 Hour Clock

krijn de koning, dwelling, 2014

krijn de koning, dwelling, 2014

Spencer Finch, Match the Color of the Sea, 2013

Spencer Finch, Match the Color of the Sea, 2013

Spencer Finch, Match the Color of the Sea, 2013

Spencer Finch, Match the Color of the Sea, 2013

AK Dolven, Out-of-Tune, Swinging Bell

AK Dolven, Out-of-Tune, Swinging Bell

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