Art in the Public Realm

Art in the Open is London’s advisor for art in the public realm. It has been developed by Open-City as part of its commitment to London’s public places. Open-City’s related initiatives across public programmes, education and advocacy provide an overall perspective of London’s development.

Art in the Open works strategically to raise the quality of London’s art in the public realm
by influencing policy, informing opportunities and creating debate. It advocates a more inspirational environment for London’s public realm and how exemplary art in the public realm can enrich the experience of London significantly. It works to bring together those involved in the commissioning process including artists and architects; local authorities and regeneration agencies; developers; statutory bodies and other public sector commissioners.

Art in the Open undertakes independent research on how London’s art in the public realm can be developed – engaging with the general public and young people as well as the sector.  

A dedicated Art in the Open web resource provides advice and guidance for those interested in commissioning or making work for the public realm in London.

Elliot Lipton, Managing Director, First Base Ltd, and member of Art in the Open Advisory Board:

“Good public space has the ability to transform new developments by influencing how we relate to our homes, surrounding communities and the city. It is just as important as the design of the buildings themselves and we need to ensure that we support its quality and experience. Art in the Open, as part of Open-City, plays a fundamental role for London in the development of exceptional public spaces by encouraging greater collaboration between the built environment and the visual arts sectors including clients, commissioners, artists and architects.”

 

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Click here to get to our quick, one-page survey to help us develop this web resource, and be in with a chance to win a copy of either ‘Creative Time: The Book – 33 Years of Public Art in New York’ or ‘London’s Contemporary Architecture (5th edition, 2009)’.

 

 

 

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