This was probably the most difficult blog assignment for me so far. Selecting an art project to represent the Detroit area is a difficult task. Choosing the right project could be a great thing for the city, but if the wrong one is chosen it could create more problems for the city.
I considered the use of an object like the cows in Chicago. Then I started to wonder if this could lead to increased gang activity. If one area decides to have lions and another area wants bears this could lead to fights over which one is better. We've all seen how violent the spectators can become with each other at sporting events. So I decided that this wasn't the best idea.
I considered random modern art sculptures designed by residents and professionals that could be placed through the city. I wasn't sure that this would really be much of a benefit to Detroit so I decided against it.
Finally I felt that art can be found in just about anything so the best idea would be to work improving what Detroit already has, buildings. A few blocks of the city could be improved by fixing up the outside and painting murals or bright colors on the buildings. Even the sidewalks could be decorated. Artists could design street lights that would keep the streets looking good and well lit. This interesting area would be a place that people would want to see so it would bring people into the area which would be good for business and the whole area.
An artist that makes art to hang in a museum is fine. Making art to help a community is even better.
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