Talk

Discussion "Public Art/Alternative Spaces: Reconsideration in a New Economic Climate"

Wednesday, September 23 2009
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This first panel discussed the changing notion of public art amidst this national economic recession. A variety of panelists offered different standpoints on how public art and alternative spaces may become more sustainable models (or not) in today's economic climate.  Also in the discussion was the nature of audiences to whom the art is addressed, community relations, and art as a medium of urban regeneration.

FEATURED PARTICIPANTS

Tom Finkelpearl, Director, Queen's Museum of Art

Lauren Ross, Curator, High Line Park

Peter Marcuse, Professor Emeritus Urban Planning, Columbia University

Anita Durst, Director, Chashama

Steve Evans, Assistant Director to Dia Beacon

Sean Slemon, Featured Artist, "Reflecting Transformation"

MODERATOR

Manon Slome

Related Exhibition:  Reflecting Transformation