I came across a blog on public art in the sketchy parts of Baltimore, which I found inspiring and really exciting. Evidently, these folks went in to alleys that were full of trash, rats, and surrounded by abandoned buildings, to “activate and revitalize the overlooked, under-attended areas of Baltimore’s back alleys.” The artist and activist in me got really excited about their project. Even though it looks like it’s ending now, and it does raise some curious questions (mostly in regards to what happened to the folks living in the alleys when the artists came in….),I thought that it was inspriring nonetheless. Would anyone among you be interested in doing public art in this form? Forget galleries! I think that creating installations or murals in public spaces (so long as we’re not caught/it’s not illegal/we’re not kicking anyone out of their home) could be really interesting.
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Revel Art is proud to announce its triumphant return after a brief hiatus (pursuing MFAs, Sustainable Business MBAs, teaching in the arts, working in theater and improv, empowering female street artists in Latin America, etc.) Project details are forthcoming, but stay tuned for more info on the second stop of the MUNI Media Map.
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