Power Map, a virtual exhibition archiving Mural Arts Philadelphia’s “Power Map: Historical Mural Activations” Project
The Public Art Archive (PAA) is pleased to present the Power Map virtual exhibition in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP). Power Map is a series of five newly commissioned events, performances and workshops activating murals created in Mural Arts Philadelphia’s first 20 years. This project was developed on the occasion of MAP’s 35th anniversary […]
Mundano in Denver
80 Street Artists Flock to RiNo for CRUSH Walls Written by Elysian Koglmeier on behalf of the Public Art Archive Mundano, a Brazilian street artist and activist based in São Paulo, joined 80 other street artists in the RiNo Arts District streets of Denver for a week-long festival. Street artists from around the world shared […]
Can Public Art Reduce Crime? Expert Interview with Ben Sandberg
Written By: Elysian Koglmeier Can public art reduce crime? Ben Sandberg, a recent graduate of Cornell’s Public Administration Masters program, sought to answer that question. Curious to know what he discovered? Read our interview with Ben to learn more about his public art GIS mapping project. Tell us a little about your yourself! Why did […]
Recap of the 2017 Public Art Network Year in Review
Written by: Elysian Koglmeier on behalf of the Public Art Archive What do 22 safety orange swimmers, 200 vacant homes, 12,000 pounds of melting ice, 10,000 memories and 1 mobile dining room have in common? They compose a selection of public artworks awarded in the 2017 Americans for the Arts’ Public Art Network (PAN) Year […]