Public Arts Strategy
Public Art has a vital role to play in regenerating our towns and cities. It helps to enhance local distinctiveness, provides competitive advantage and adds to a centre’s overall vibrancy.
Public Art consultants Gingko Projects Ltd were appointed by the URC in 2005 to undertake an audit of public art in the URC area and to prepare a strategy, which would ‘dovetail’ with the work of Terence O’Rourke on the Regeneration Framework.
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Selected artists for SWRDA’s Docks art works, Wolfgang Buttress and Katayoun Dowlatshahi (for art works at the foot of Kimbrose Steps and Back Badge Square), were appointed for the design phase for SWRDA (LDA) Aug 09.
Three new artworks are proposed for Kimbrose Triangle – an Artwall, Bespoke seating/benches and a collection of vertical art pieces. Briefs have been prepared and we anticipate final selection of the artist in February 2010