Comments on: The Where and Why of Ann Arbor’s Art

By: John Floyd

John Floyd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:40:48 +0000

I think that our historic neighborhoods – e.g. Germantown – constitute an important kind of public art. Before we worry about creating new art, it makes sense to preserve what we already have from the wrecker’s ball. Historic homes are every bit as much part of our built-environment aesthetic as fountains, murals statues or sculptures.

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By: Paul L. Bancel

Paul L. Bancel — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:34:02 +0000

One of the most visible and blank walls in the City is the maintenance building at Huron Hills Golf Course. Facing Huron River Parkway this wall that motorists,cyclists and others see for more than a flash (think of the murals under the railway overpasses) is just begging for local art.

I would venture that a mural here would be the most viewed piece of public art in the City.

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By: Helen Nevius

Helen Nevius — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:03:50 +0000

Matt:

Katherine Talcott of AAPAC said she had the map made by the city to give the commission a sense of where it can work. As for a map of public art online, AAPAC has discussed including one on their website in the future but doesn’t have one up yet.

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By: Matt Hampel

Matt Hampel — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:39:23 +0000

Two mapping questions:

(a) Where did they get that cool good-looking map of Ann Arbor?

(b) Is there a map of public art online?

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By: Gary Salton

Gary Salton — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:43:59 +0000

I am anything but artsy. However, I did enjoy the monumental art when I lived in Chicago. I think the key is “monumental.” They seem to give a sense of place by their uniqueness. Not a bad thing. Now if we can just keep the 12 year old boys form “tagging” them with marker pens.

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