Archive for ‘PUBLIC ART’

SPECTER - A GHOST IN THE STREET

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Specter - Heart Necklace

Here’s a reminder to check up on the awesome force that is Specter. He’s one of the key components in the elevation of the street to fine art. These works are all dependent on the spaces they occupy. The thoughtful, site specific projects have a huge impact on people that notice them on the street or find them online. A basic disruption of reality occurs in Specter’s visions, therein lies the power.

Specter - Dry Cleaner

Specter - Scotiabank

Check the Specter website for much more.

OLAFUR ELIASSON - THE NEW YORK CITY WATERFALLS

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Olafur Eliasson - New York City Waterfalls

At 7AM Eastern, the landscape of NYC was altered drastically. Forget the cost, forget how far the scaffolding would reach if the pipes were placed end to end… forget the details and enjoy the spectacle. Get out New York! An artist has invited you to explore your city. Go see all four waterfalls.

Olafur Eliasson - New York City Waterfalls 2

Olafur Eliasson
The New York City Waterfalls
26 June - 13 October 2008