Calgary ARt Installation

• Calgary city councillor wants to see end to publicly funded art

  Several of Calgary's publicly funded art installations have caused more controversy than conversation. Sean Chu, Calgary city councillor for ward 4, wants to see an end to publicly funded art.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2018
  
• Gord Gillies: Downtown Calgary public art gaffe more a mix-up than a major scandal

  As the much-maligned public art program gets a much-needed review, here’s my two cents on how to move forward: keep it simple, stupid.

  Nov 30, 2017
  
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• Angela Kokott: Controversy over downtown art installation another black eye for Calgary public art program

  Mayor Naheed Nenshi has asked administrators to investigate. I think the solution is easy: the artist gives the $20,000 he received from the city to the photographer(s) who took the original photos.

  Nov 29, 2017
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• British comedian’s complaints lead to removal of downtown Calgary art

  The piece, installed in 2015, was commissioned for $20,000 to be featured as part of the city's many public art pieces.

  Nov 28, 2017
• Tsuut’ina Nation wants to see Bowfort Towers art installation redesigned

  Controversy and criticism continue to surround the new Bowfort Towers art installation in Calgary, with the Tsuut'ina Nation also questioning the piece. 

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2017