public art
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Marc Fornes’ New Sculptural Pavilion Reimagines the Architec…
[ad_1] A bold new structure has appeared in Cary Park in Cary, North Carolina: the latest sculptural pavilion by Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY. The work is titled “L’Ile Folie,” which nods to the architectural tradition of the folly, a landscape feature that was all the rage with wealthy estate owners in the 18th and 19th…
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An Ornate Stenciled Rug by Mateo Complements a Cultural Cent…
[ad_1] On the rooftop of TRAMES, an artistic and cultural center in Dakar, Senegal, a vibrant new installation by Mateo creates a welcoming atmosphere above the hustle and bustle of the city. Using paint and stencils, the artist incorporated motifs familiar in Senegal culture, like traditional wrestling, bird tracks, fish, and wax fabrics. Mateo was…
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Among Andalusian Vineyards, a Vivid Carpet Creates a Space f…
[ad_1] Nestled among the vineyards of Andalusia, a bold intervention creates a space for gathering in the small village of Montemayor. “Pasera” is the latest addition to Javier de Riba’s ongoing Floors series, a project focused on reclaiming small plots of land as communal sites. “Pasera” refers to the fields where grapes shrivel up into…
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Greg Corbino’s Fish Puppets Made from Reclaimed Trash Migrat…
[ad_1] Beginning in the Adirondack Mountains and flowing south into New York Harbor, the iconic Hudson River stretches 315 miles through scenic valleys and creative towns. It’s also a migration route for numerous species of fish, from sturgeon and bass to herring and eels, which head upstream every year to spawn. Contending with habitat destruction…
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Participatory Pavilions by Hou de Sousa Emerge from Colorful…
[ad_1] For Nancy Hou and Josh de Sousa, founders of design studio Hou de Sousa, urban thoroughfares and public squares are a blank canvas. The award-winning, New York-based team focuses on architectural installations and large-scale sculptures that invite visitors to experience their surroundings in new ways. Often employing vibrant color and glowing lighting effects to…
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In London, a 15-Foot Flower by Shepard Fairey Advocates for …
[ad_1] At 36 Boundary Street in London, a bold new mural rises 15 feet above the street. Anchored by scales atop a small seedling, the public artwork by Shepard Fairey addresses environmental justice and our responsibility to care for the planet. “I believe that our individual and collective actions will dramatically impact current and future…
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An Expanded Edition of JR’s Monograph Recounts the Power of …
[ad_1] All images © JR, courtesy of Phaidon, shared with permission Traveling to different regions across the globe, French artist JR envisions grand projects that call to humanitarian issues and collective action. At the forefront of his practice is a persistent query, rooted in a palpable yearning for change and strong belief in the power…