What is public art?
Public art is art and design displayed in public spaces like parks, streets, buildings and other areas the public uses. It does not include art and design in museums and galleries.
Public art can be in many forms:
- sculpture
- painting
- installation works, and
- design that has a practical use such as a chair on the street.
Public art uses traditional methods, like weaving, woodwork and printmaking. Public art also uses modern methods like computer projections and digital printing.
Public art can be permanent, like a stone sculpture, and it can temporary, like a paper sculpture.
Why have public art in Moreland?
Council believes that public art :
- makes public space more attractive
- lets us enjoy public spaces more
- celebrates our cultural identity
- gives us pride in our public spaces
- challenges perceptions and prejudices
- reflects contemporary ideas about public art, and
- tries to use sustainable materials and be accessible to everyone.
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