Public Art

• After backlash, city says it will find new location for ‘Trans Am Rapture’ sculpture

  The city announced the new location in the Granville Loop Park, which prompted a petition from angry neighbours, who said it was too large and imposing for the location. 

  Politics

  Jul 30
  
• City of Lethbridge seeks community input on Public Art Master Plan

  An update to Lethbridge's Public Art Master Plan aims to deepen how public art shapes the city's cultural landscape, and community voices.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• Huge new public art piece offers bird’s-eye view of East Vancouver

  The artwork is at the site of the former Empire Stadium, once the home of the BC Lions and a venue that hosted global acts including The Beatles. 

  Lifestyle

  Jul 15, 2024
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• ‘The Working Man’ statue takes a hit in Kelowna

  Employees with the City of Kelowna reviewed local security cameras and determined four men, believed to be in their 20s, caused the issue.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2023
• Stolen dinos, traps and beheadings: A look at memorable public art fiascos

  A look at some of the most memorable times Canadian public art caused a fuss in recent years, including a burning jacket, a silver trap and Halifax's climbable "Wave".

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
• Newly installed public art in Penticton, B.C. targeted in act of ‘mindless vandalism’

  City officials say the Wish to Fly sculpture has since been recovered, but RCMP could not confirm the recovery.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2023
• You still have time to enjoy Artsweek in Peterborough, Ont.

  'Art in unusual places is our motto and we want people to experience art that might not go to the theatre or might not go to the gallery,' said Artsweek president Bill Kimball.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
• Guerilla spider sculpture in East Vancouver may not be removed after all

  A Vancouver city councillor said staff have determined the sculpture could safely remain in place for up to six months, if the city can come to an agreement with the artist.

  Politics

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Man traps himself inside Edmonton’s infamous Talus Dome artwork

  Wakeem Courtorilli said he was climbing on the Talus Dome Sunday evening when he fell in and needed fire crews to get him out.

  Crime

  Apr 10, 2023
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• Artist behind guerilla Vancouver art piece launches campaign to ‘save spidey’

  The anonymous artist who installed an unsanctioned sculpture of a spider under a Vancouver underpass is calling on supporters to ask the city to save it.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2023