What is Public Art?
Looking at the MTA Subway System, we can see examples of all forms of Public Art. The Arts In Transit Program exists to hire Artists to create work that entertains, educates and enlightens subway riders.
We will look at Arts In Transit:
L/G Train: Metropolitan/Lorimer: Jackie Chang: Urban Poetry
L Train: Union Square: Mary Miss
L Train: 8th Ave: Tom Otterness
J Train: Chauncey: Maria Dominguez
N Train: Queeensboro Plaza: Sidney Cash
Bryant Park: Bryant Park in Motion
Music: Music Under New York
www.improveverywhere.com
No Pants! Subway Ride: Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places.
5 Pointz Graffiti Park
Other Public Artists:
Blu: blublu.org
Ellie Balk: www.elliebalk.com
De La Vega: James De La Vega converts the walls of East Harlem into an open air canvas documenting New York's Barrio culture. The walk up Lexington Ave. to 106th St. is punctuated by his various murals made of paint and tape. His controversial images raise awareness of issues in the community.
Other Public Art to Look At:
SWOON: NYC:
Fifty People One Question
Fifty People One Question :: Brooklyn, NY
Kseniya Simonova's Amazing Sand Drawing
Flash Mob:
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