then put a thumb on the ####ing scale. $2.25 million is a stupid amount of money for a foreign artist. This is riling me up more than it should. I understand the treaty part and had not considered that. I am sure there are ways around it. Have a local organization 'donate' the statue to the City.
Whatevs. pisses me off.
If Calgary does that, then Edmonton does it; then toronto; then NYC; then london; then paris; hong kong; etc.
What we tend to forget is that Calgary artists bid (and receive) projects internationally all the time.
EDIT: Sorry, Titan, i see this was already brought up and you graciously acknowledged it! kudos!
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We need BellGPT where we can turn any article into Dinger language.
I tried, but first it wrote in actual paragraphs, despite informing me it was aware of who Rick Bell is. So I had it try again.
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"Calgary's New Public Art Sculpture: A Triumph of Creativity and Community"
By Rick Bell
Well, folks, it's time to talk about public art. This one's different.
It stands tall in downtown Calgary. A masterpiece, a puzzle, and so much more.
It captures our city's spirit, its diversity, its history. Unity in complexity.
It's a symbol of collaboration. Our community came together to create something meaningful.
Not everyone will love it, but give it a chance. Let it grow on you.
In a divided world, it's a reminder of our shared identity.
Celebrate this triumph of creativity and community. It's a beacon of hope.
Could you try again using shorter words and more anger? His writing is usually negative with simple phrases and words.
Personally, I have less issues with the art than the convention centre behind it. It's turning out to be quite the bland, soul-sucking monolith of a building.
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Remember that the artist isn't getting $2.25M, they get only a small portion of that. Material, fabrication, delivery and installation of the piece often times is done locally (as was the case with the rock art by Canada Olympic Park), which employs locals and provides work.
I don't have a for-or-against position on the current municipal public art policy, and I don't work for the City; but I do think it's important for people to understand that there's more to the cost of art than just aligning '$2.25M' with a 'foreign artist'.
I like it. I don't mind the city spending money on things like this that beautify the city, same as I had no issues with the Peace Bridge. Only issue I had with the Blue Ring was the actual ring itself being considered art. At least get something nicer.
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I give that sculpture a whole month before it's surrounded by tall orange construction fencing because some idiot decided to climb to the upper edge of it. Then it will stay that way for another 6 months until they decide to remove it out of safety and put it into storage.
Thank you, it looks better and more interesting from these video angles. Still getting trypophobia vibes but it does look a lot more dynamic from those viewpoints and with a moving camera.
I thought that in the beginning as well, but over time I stopped noticing it. It's really only those top down views. I have a feeling when you get closer it'll be less tryptic (is that a word?) lol
then put a thumb on the ####ing scale. $2.25 million is a stupid amount of money for a foreign artist. This is riling me up more than it should. I understand the treaty part and had not considered that. I am sure there are ways around it. Have a local organization 'donate' the statue to the City.
Whatevs. pisses me off.
Imagine if all cities had that approach and our local artist couldn't sell worldwide. Foolish.
I'm on the fence. I don't have an issue with art like this in the city. However it's $2.25 million and I doubt that includes the cost of shipping this 112,000 lb monster across the Atlantic ocean and then across Canada and then the installation costs. It doesn't seem like the best use of taxpayer money by city hall but I'm not going to lose sleep over it.
I'm on the fence. I don't have an issue with art like this in the city. However it's $2.25 million and I doubt that includes the cost of shipping this 112,000 lb monster across the Atlantic ocean and then across Canada and then the installation costs. It doesn't seem like the best use of taxpayer money by city hall but I'm not going to lose sleep over it.
“The budget was guided by the City of Calgary's policy for funding, acquisition and management of public art in Calgary, and includes all fees, expenses, fabrication costs, delivery and installation.”
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I don't have an eye for art so can't comment there. I do like how we have an art budget for this type of thing, makes the city look nice. And I like that it's not in the middle of nowhere which was my only complaint about the ring
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I don't have an eye for art so can't comment there. I do like how we have an art budget for this type of thing, makes the city look nice. And I like that it's not in the middle of nowhere which was my only complaint about the ring
The ring is meant to be seen from a distance, driving at speed, so it appears to slide along the horizon. It’s about perspective.
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I think it looks really cool and I can easily see it being a thing to go see, along with the BMO Centre which also looks great.
Given the amount of design, engineering, and fabricating, 2.25M seems reasonable. Way cheaper than another interchange at the edge of the city I’ll never use. ;-)
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