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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Pittsburgh public art: Homewood controversy highlights competing voices
90.5 WESA: When public art is proposed in a community, who gets to decide what it looks like?
That’s one question at the heart of a recent controversy around a work proposed for Homewood Public Park by one of the city’s most prominent artists.
1 comment:
Delaney Price
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Hmmm the conversation this article provokes is a tricky one. I’m glad that public art is being added to Homewood and that the city is supporting it. Public art existing in a community space of sports and engagement only furthers the argument that art is a key part of community and society. From looking at Owunna’s work it seems as though he would be a great choice for the project. He’s local to Pittsburgh, active in engaging with the Homewood community, and has created a thoughtful and intentional design. Personally, I prefer Owunna’s work to a Bulldog bust but I do recognize that community members view the art as too somber. Perhaps, Owunna could be confirmed as the artist and a new piece could be generated with community feedback? I’m not really sure what the solution is here as art exists to be subjective; anything substantial will never please everyone. Pittsburgh is such a tight knit city focused on continuing community. I’m glad art is being added and hope a substantive solution can be found.
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Hmmm the conversation this article provokes is a tricky one. I’m glad that public art is being added to Homewood and that the city is supporting it. Public art existing in a community space of sports and engagement only furthers the argument that art is a key part of community and society. From looking at Owunna’s work it seems as though he would be a great choice for the project. He’s local to Pittsburgh, active in engaging with the Homewood community, and has created a thoughtful and intentional design. Personally, I prefer Owunna’s work to a Bulldog bust but I do recognize that community members view the art as too somber. Perhaps, Owunna could be confirmed as the artist and a new piece could be generated with community feedback? I’m not really sure what the solution is here as art exists to be subjective; anything substantial will never please everyone. Pittsburgh is such a tight knit city focused on continuing community. I’m glad art is being added and hope a substantive solution can be found.
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