Course Description

This course will investigate the ways in which artists have presented narratives in the public realm and the organizations that have made the presentation of those works central to their curatorial practices over the last 40 years. Focusing on recent works presented in New York’s public spaces by Creative Time, The Public Art Fund, the Percent for Art Program, Arts for Transit and other non-profits organizations, this course will look at what it meant to tell stories and open discourses that challenged or interrogated widely-held value systems, the events and the politics of their time. In addition to the specifics of current and other key works and projects, we will discuss the conditions that governed the development of public performance, temporary and permanent installations, the ways in which those works were influenced by public approval processes and governmental agencies, media coverage and community response. Each student’s final project will be an on-line proposal for an exhibition that conveys a “narrative“ developed in the context of this course, referencing other relevant works .

Monday, October 22, 2018

Research topics - Extended

Research topics - Extended 

Public Art in nyc links Regulations & Permits- http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/downloads/pdf/NYC%20Public%20Art%20Links.pdf



Controversial / Political Art installations in NYC
Throughout time many have viewed art as a simply beautiful sight, although many artists have used art as a medium to express their, somewhat controversial, opinions on the events of society. I am interested in the ways the public react to these "controversial" pieces, as well as the true nature behind them. Focusing in on NYC and the public art scene, there have been many installations that have called for more attention. In 1989, Gran Fury, a collective artist, released a campaign promoting LGBT rights. He continued to fight the government and social bodies that attempted to make the individuals suffering from AIDS and the whole AIDS epidemic “invisible".

Greenwich Village is a student hub, both union square and washing square park act as the ‘campus’ for both college and high school students. This area holds a lot of history and has the reputation for acts of expression.

Total Population 160,404
Male Population 78,788
Female Population 81,616
Total Households 95,389
Family Households 23,551
Non-family Households 71,837
Never Married   74,774
Married 30,084
Not Married      15,084

Audience - Students, Employees, Tourists (Retail, Monument, Restaurant, Architecture), Visitors/Consumers (Youth, People with a purpose)

Examples - Washington Square park / Union Square 
Ai Weiwei Washington Square
Political Protests / Protests 

Groups/Organizations - 
Take action NYC - Take Action NYC helps people in New York City find ways to take action toward social justice and economic justice by providing a centralized, comprehensive protest and political action calendar, as well as listings of groups, resources, and news sources related to activism.

Permits / Requirements
Musician or Performer Permit
Protest permit - Typically permits are not required, In some cases, the government can require a permit as a condition of protest on public property. For example, the government often can require a permit for parades in the streets, given the impact on vehicle traffic. 




The West Village & LGBT culture and history
As I am currently a resident in the west village I am very curious to explore the culture and history of the LGBT community. How has this impacted the landscape and development of the west village? How has this affected the commercial goods available in the area?  

The west village today is made up of mostly luxury residential properties and retail stores. Its characterized by small tree-lined streets, and little boutiques; it is also maintained its history and remained a hub for the arts.

Total Population 31,003
Male Population 15,135
Female Population 15,868
Total Households 20,220
Family Households 4,657
Non-family Households 15,563
Not Married 17,349
Married 6,266

Audience - Families (Residents), Tourists (Retail, Monument, Restaurant, Architecture), Visitors/Consumers (Youth, LGBT community)

Examples - Gay Liberation Monument, AIDS Memorial, The Stonewall Inn, Julius' Bar, Judson Memorial Church

Groups/Organizations - The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
More Art - More Art fosters collaborations between artists and communities to create thought-provoking public art and educational programs that inspire broad discourse regarding social and cultural issues.

Proposal Requirements submitted to the NYC Parks Department 
A written description of the proposed artwork, including title, medium, dimensions (height x width x depth), weight, installation method, and anchoring procedure.
If proposing existing work: photographs or slides of artwork; include reference to human scale.
If proposing a new work: working drawings or photographs of maquette to scale.
Artist’s statement and resume
Installation budget, including a description of the sponsoring organization or other methods of financing. Include the name, address and phone number of the contact person.
Proposed duration and exhibition period of the exhibition
The proposed location for the installation
Up to ten images of the artist’s previous work. All images must be clearly labeled with the name of the artist, title of the work, media and dimensions.
There is no deadline for proposals.




The Art of Food
NYC overtime has become a huge hub for new and innovative cuisines. As a result of that, and the diversity of cultures in the city, we have seen an increase in the popularity of "street food" and "to-go foods". In my opinion, food, and that gathering for a meal has always been an act in which brings people and communities together. Restaurants, food halls, markets, food festivals, and even street carts are often spaces in which we see many gather and meet. I am curious to investigate ways in which food attracts the public as well as how it shapes the public and their actions. Does the concept of dining present a narrative in itself? How can we use these curated experiences to influence the public and their actions?  

Examples - 
Broadway bites (Herald Sq)
Smorgasbord (Brooklyn)
Madison Sq Eats (Flatiron, Manhattan)
Farmers Market (Union Sq, Manhattan)

Focus - Madison Square / Flatiron 
Madison Sq Eats 
Eataly 
Dedicated outdoor community space (Usually has food carts…)


Total Population 136,697
Male Population 66,313
Female Population 70,384
Total Households 78,640
Family Households 19,851
Non-family Households 58,789
Never Married             61,983
Married             27,014
Not married                 12,841 

Case Study 
Madison Sq Eats - Mad. Sq. Eats brings the diverse flavors of the city’s best restaurants and food entrepreneurs to Worth Square, The highly anticipated bi-annual event draws hungry crowds of neighborhood residents, workers, and tourists who enjoy this unique opportunity to savor offerings from buzz-worthy eateries.

Permits / Requirements
General Street Vendor License
General Vendor Distributor


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