In honor of Tom Finkelpearl's appointment as the director of Cultural Affairs for the City of New York, let's recall one of Tom's great battle's in his efforts to the support that artists that worked for the community. After years working with communities in the Bronx, John Ahearn was selected to create three sculptures for the NYC Public Art Program under Tom's leadership. Due to opposition by … [Read more...]
Ugo Rondinone
The Public Art Fund returns to Rockefeller Center after a break of five years since Chris Burden's "What my Dad Gave Me". Ugo Rodinone's stone sculptures should be acknowledged as "real art" by the public. Installation photos on the Public Art Fund Facebook page. HUMAN NATURE opens on April 23, 2013 and runs until June 7. Since 1998, Public Art Fund and Tishman Speyer have collaborated … [Read more...]