I recently read about the art collection in the Dallas Cowboys new stadium. This is a nice art collection that includes privately-commissioned and funded pieces which are mostly abstract. In preparing to welcome hundreds of thousand of visitors from all over the continent for the Super Bowl next year, the new Dallas Stadium will have some resemblance to an art gallery.
The art work for the Dallas Stadium was created by 14 living artists. Some of the artists are from the local area. The colorful works of these artists are displayed in the concession stands, large concourses and restrooms. This newly designed stadium could be called a work of art. Having a large public stadium to house art work is not a totally new concept. In ancient times the sports arenas represented some of the best art work for the time period. There is no doubt that the Romans enjoyed the magnificent splendor of the Colosseum.
Another unlikely place for art can be found at the Indianapolis International Airport, one of the newest airports in the United States. The airport was designed by HOK Architects in St. Louis and AeroDesign Group in Indianapolis.
The art work for the Dallas Stadium was created by 14 living artists. Some of the artists are from the local area. The colorful works of these artists are displayed in the concession stands, large concourses and restrooms. This newly designed stadium could be called a work of art. Having a large public stadium to house art work is not a totally new concept. In ancient times the sports arenas represented some of the best art work for the time period. There is no doubt that the Romans enjoyed the magnificent splendor of the Colosseum.
Another unlikely place for art can be found at the Indianapolis International Airport, one of the newest airports in the United States. The airport was designed by HOK Architects in St. Louis and AeroDesign Group in Indianapolis.
The airport contains 4 million dollars worth of public art. The art work was selected from 550 submissions for this state-of-art airport. The intent is to broaden the cultural experience for the visitors to Indianapolis. The permanent collection of art consists of 36 pieces. All pieces share the common themes of flight, nature, changing seasons, and unique features of Indiana culture.
Many individuals today who have never stepped foot into an art gallery or museum can and probably will experience art in a whole different way.
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Many individuals today who have never stepped foot into an art gallery or museum can and probably will experience art in a whole different way.
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