I propose to make a pair of benches for your 'Democracy Bench'
commission: one is turquoise and has the word 'FOR' cut out of the back,
and the other one is red with 'AGAINST' in the back. I am an artist and
I had these benches made last fall for a temporary interactive public
artwork so they have already been tested as a conduit for encouraging
democratic discussion.
I took these benches to various locations around Washington, DC in the
United States and set them up in public locations. People passing by
were invited to sit on the bench of their choice and pose for a
photograph.
The bright colors are attractive, and the words inspire responses.
People wanted to be photographed on them with their own cameras. As
someone would sit down, they would start talking about their concerns
whether it was in their personal life, or on the world stage. Other
people passing by would become engaged and a conversation would begin.
And though the oppositional nature of the words could seem to create a
partisan situation, instead the benches stimulated an openness that what
is needed to solve any issue.
Read the full proposal with links and more images here
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This site is for gathering proposals for a 'democracy bench', and for an online jury of 180 people to vote on it. The winning proposal gets £1800 to make it happen.
Very cool.Ill have a look later. Fast cash loans today...Nice post.Ill check it out later today. I take photos of myself. Come...check out the full proposal for Art in the Parks ideas. The bench in the...Valid point about 1/5 of a seat each. Lets hope we can make these large...Halfadrop: you did see the full PDF didn't you?
Very cool indeed!
Wish I could see more than the provided...Hello genkitm and destrin. glad you like my idea. i created this design...This flexible design creates a space to encourage democracy and much more....
Wish I could see more than the provided...Hello genkitm and destrin. glad you like my idea. i created this design...This flexible design creates a space to encourage democracy and much more....
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I like this idea a lot but there is something American looking about the colours - perhaps it's just me, but the blue/red thing might seem a little out of place in a park.