12/06/2011

Public Art Review: Issue 45, Parks and Recreation


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Issue 45 covers the theme of "Parks and Recreation" from all sides — exploring sculpture parks, artist residencies in National and State parks, the latest surge of projects at sports stadiums, international play spaces, and more.
Issue 45’s Feature articles include:
  • A piece by Carolyn Law and Matthew Stadler that shows how artists can play an important role in shaping how we experience our shared natural spaces;
  • Profiles of three public artists: Cathey Billian, Bill Wolff, and Chris Manzione, talking about the opportunities and challenges of their park residencies;
  • A process story detailing the collaboration between the Art Students League and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; and
  • Three pieces surveying the creative ideas present in noteworthy sculpture parks, stadiums, and play spaces around the world.

Departments include three On Location reports from Liverpool, Rhode Island, and Lake City, Colorado. Conference reports from France and San Diego, California are included, along with recent publications, book reviews, news, and recent projects.