Category Archives: Art

Light and Public Art, revisited

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Recently, I wrote a post about a temporary art exhibit entitled “Open Air” in Philadelphia, PA by artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. I had the good fortune to experience the exhibit at its tail end on Saturday, October 13th. It was a bit nippy … Continue reading →

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Light and Public Art

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

I grew up near Washington, DC, so from a very early age I was exposed to light being used in artful ways, mainly the illumination of monumental buildings, which could be seen from across the Potomac, but I was (and … Continue reading →

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New York City - As seen through the ages

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Driving Around New York City in 1928 This 5 minute clip from 1928 shows interesting things about city streets and transportation modes. Please note the following: We might think that the red double decker tour buses on New York city streets are new. They … Continue reading →

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Public Art

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

The phenomena of art being created and displayed in public places like airports, train stations, entrances to public buildings whose sole purpose is for people to enjoy is quite new. Art in the public sphere has always existed; for more than three millennia obelisks or triumphal arches … Continue reading →

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Homes for Artists

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

In New York, gentrification has often occurred due to creative professionals and artists moving into neighborhoods that have been neglected by real estate interests and making them attractive due to their sweat investments and cultural programming of the area. Usually … Continue reading →

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