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Colorful Art Installation by Christopher Janney

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Art in Architecture, Blog
August 6, 2019
Rendering of Harmonic Grove, by artist Christopher Janney, forthcoming at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital (image via WAFB9)

Anyone familiar with my work knows that I create installations for hospitals and other healthcare-related facilities; so I’m always interested to follow what other artists are doing in these settings. Recently, I was particularly intrigued to learn about this colorful art installation by the Massachusetts-based artist Christopher Janney, which is slated to open this fall at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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How to Achieve the Best Public Art

by Paul
Art in Architecture, Blog, Design and Architecture
September 18, 2016
Working to create the best public art possible

Yours truly (center) with architects Mitch Hirsch (L) and César Pelli (R) of Pelli Clarke Pelli, deep in a public art planning process.

Shortly after finishing my last post about the differences between gallery work and public art, I stumbled upon this scathing critique of the state of contemporary public art, with a particular focus on work created through “1% for Art” programs across the United States.

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Gallery Work versus Public Art

by Paul
Blog, Design and Architecture
September 6, 2016
Glass Installation by Paul Housberg for Michigan State University (Gallery Work versus Public Art)

A public art installation I created for Michigan State University, 2016 (Photo: Derrick Turner)

Lately I’ve been thinking about the many complexities of public art; how the creation of public art differs from private studio practice; and how many people don’t realize there’s any distinction between gallery work versus public art. Isn’t art just art, whether it’s exhibited in a gallery or the lobby of City Hall?

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New Public Art Glass Installation at Michigan State University

by Paul
Architectural Glass, Blog
May 11, 2016
Public art glass installation by Paul Housberg at Michigan State University

Public art glass installation for MSU’s Bio Engineering Facility, 2016

I’m pleased to share a new public art glass installation that I created for Michigan State University’s remarkable new Bio Engineering Facility.

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Glass Public Art Installation by Ivan Toth Depeña

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Art Glass, Artist Spotlight
August 26, 2014
Glass public art installation by Ivan Toth Depeña

Color Field by Ivan Toth Depeña (image via The Creators Project)

 

This past month, I was interested to learn about Color Field, a new permanent glass public art installation at the Federal Center RTD light rail station in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Colorful Glass Facade Concept for Wyandanch Station

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Architectural Glass, Blog
July 31, 2014
Colorful glass facade concept by Paul Housberg

Wyandanch Station, stairway, north elevation. (L) proposed design; (R) alternative design

 

Last winter, I was honored to have this colorful glass facade concept selected as one of four proposals for a public art project at Long Island Rail Road’s Wyandanch Station. While the work ultimately went unrealized, it was an interesting design challenge and I can imagine adapting it for another use in the future.

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