The introductory speeches are positive.
They describe a growth of street art, and art in landscape.
The artist (or quality) is supposed to be at the heart of a project.
The local community need to be involved... not just used.
Public art merges the personal and political.
Is this about the need for social cohesion developed through shared cultural events (cf medieval pageants et c)? (thanks to Kenneth Davidson)
Can artistic projects develop a vision for the future of our culture... shape towns, re-imagine society, build community, interact with the environment?
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