Art is language and public art is public speech – Jonathan Jones

What Is Public Art?

Marsha of ‘Always Write Blog’ tells us what constitutes public art.

Public art is encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks or outdoor public places.

Seasonal Displays
Graffiti or Murals, Wall Art
Statues and Sculptures
Store Windows
Car Shows
Artistic Construction (Bridge, benches and buildings)
and more

**“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness”** *Anni Albers*

Public art is a powerful tool in society.

The above image is a large terracotta mural installed on the outer wall of Metro Railway Station in, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

The mural measures 16f x 27f (4.8m x 8.2m)

You can notice the 9f (2.7m) clock without the hands with the train in the centre, surrounded by folk artists.

The mural informs the public of the arrival of a modern sophisticated transport system like metro rail, cutting down the travel time and giving life to the city.

Thank you.

Namaste 🙏🙏🙏

Philosophy Through Photography

This post is part of Marsha’s PPAC # 3 – photo challenge

Source-TOI