We can paint a garage door, it's private space. Painting or personalizing the public realm, however, becomes more complex.
If done right, the public realm involves deeply engaging with numerous members of the community representing differing viewpoints. We're taking stock of the social cohesion and wellbeing that may result from this small move. What's to be said, then, about the addition of "public art" to the private realm? Or rather, is it private art to the public realm...?
Join us for a tour of the garage art movement in Sunnyside, with community organizers Gerald Wheatly, Christie Page, and artist John Ross. We'll hear about the progression of the movement and about a variety of private/public murals painted by residents and professional artists. We'll explore the various ways a neighborhood can change when private art blurs into the visibility of the public domain.
This is an online tour and will be free and open to the public. We're cooking up a surprise invitation for d.talks Individual Members as part of this tour. Stay tuned!