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We have the best public art of 2014 – Kara Walker

May 19, 2014 by Glenn Weiss

So Kara Walker's "A Subtlety" has been declared the best public artwork of 2014.  BUT at the moment it is NOT public art.  Buried in the Domino Sugar factory the work does endure the same public examination that Sofia Maldonado's 42nd Street murals suffered with public calls for removal and a serious debate about media images of African-Americans in 2010.  Move the Sugar Baby to TIMES … [Read more...]

Paul McCarthy shits on #PublicArt and #Koons

June 23, 2013 by Glenn Weiss

Balloon Dogs.  A joy for pre-schoolers when made magically  by a clown before their eyes.  I still remember the feeling without a specific place or time. One day as an adult for some reason, I had to try it.  Making animals with a long, skinny balloon.   Discover the magic.  A fantasy in my head to amaze some future child.  What better momentary power is there than passing joy to another … [Read more...]

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