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    • Carmela Gross, Real People / Are Dangerous (2008), Colombo Street overbridge, commissioned for SCAPE 2008, photo by Rob Garrett
    • Jen Berean and Pat Foster, Old Thoughts and New Ideas; Propositions for Public Sculpture (2008), Christchurch Art Gallery, commissioned for SCAPE 2008, photo by Rob Garrett
    • Elmgreen & Dragset, I’m Thinking of You (2008), Norwich Quay, Lyttelton, commissioned for SCAPE 2008; photo by Rob Garrett
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Crash landings

SCAPE 2008 Christchurch Biennial
 
From crash landings to dangerous prohibitions: Rob Garrett reviews SCAPE 2008 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space, 19 September-2 November 2008.   Fulya Erdemci and Danae Mossman’s Wandering Lines is the most coherent and interesting SCAPE biennial of art in public space in Christchurch… Read more
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    • Bare Rock & Backbones emerging artists public art project, 2008-2009, Britomart; photo by Rob Garrett
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Bare Rock & Backbones

Emerging artists public art project
 
In 1840, there was sea water at Britomart. Waka (canoes) were launched from tidal mudflats, and a prominent headland stretched out into the harbour near the site of this painting exhibition by selected emerging artists. There was a Maori pa (fort) on the headland. A colonial… Read more
    • John Radford, Lux Flux 2008, Britomart, photo by Rob Garrett
    • John Radford, Lux Flux 2008, Britomart, photo by Rob Garrett
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John Radford

Lux Flux highlights heritage, 2008
 
The importance for Auckland of preserving its historic buildings is creatively highlighted in a new light-based installation artwork by John Radford in the Britomart development precinct (Auckland, New Zealand). Lux Flux consists of 200 small, clear LED lights and incandescent bulbs scattered across the façade of… Read more
    • Art in public places: Auckland City Council’s public art policy, August 2008 (author: Rob Garrett)

Public Art Policy Project

Auckland's transformational shift 2008
 
Auckland City Council sought our help when they wanted to take a comprehensive look at their public art activities and their role in supporting, commissioning and legislating for public art in Auckland. Rob Garrett was asked to provide advice on council policy, processes, funding and organisational… Read more
    • Karena Way,

Public Art

How to get involved
 
Public art is an exciting activity to be involved in. Opportunities are growing as Councils and private developers begin to see public art’s potential to signify creativity and innovation, and create a sense of pride and identity. The public arena is one of endless possibility –… Read more
 
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