Guardian runs the foreword (by Munira Mirza) of a new book on art policy in the UK. At least some of the pieces look specifically at art in public places, and the ease at which such art can become a depressing bureaucratic exercise.

«Josie Appleton shows how, despite the unprecedented growth of public art in our towns and cities, there is a depressing lack of character in these works and even less public interest. Whenever a local authority commissions a piece of public art with the aim of generating 'community spirit', it risks distracting the artist from the tricky job of producing inspiring art.»
Guardian Unlimited | Arts front | Accounting for creativity

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