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Public Art – Green, Functional and Beautiful

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

On October 8th Rebecca Ansert, Founder of Green Public Art Consultancy, was invited to speak at the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) Symposium , OFF THE GRID: Recharging Public Art + Design. AIPP staff, Carrie Brown and … Continue reading →

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H20 – Preview: Terri Hughes-Oelrich

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading →

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H20 – Preview: Adam John Manley

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading →

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H20 – Preview: Bociek & Bociek

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading →

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H20: The Art of Conservation

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

H20: The Art of Conservation May 6 – November 12, 2011 at The Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019 OPENING RECEPTION: May 7, 2011 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM – Free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Public Art Rainbows Have Nothing to Hide

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Rebecca Ansert

Rainbows are natural phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the Sun shines on droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. Michael Jones McKean, a former artist-in-residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts and … Continue reading →

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Personal Urban Park – Parc Disponible (concept)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

Stefan Gzyl’s Parc Disponible is an interesting concept and finalist for an international competition recently held in Paris. The project is designed to satisfy specific recreational, hygienic, social and economic requirements of the city and its population. The concept: Shrink … Continue reading →

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Green Elements Are Made Visible to Public

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

Almost every new build these days incorporates multiple ‘green’ elements as the need to protect our environment grows stronger day by day. HOK has infused green strategies into Chicago’s new Greenway Self-Park facility. The 11 story energy efficient parking garage features … Continue reading →

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Materials: Temporary, Eco-Friendly and Rain-Powered

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Rebecca Ansert

The RainCampaign uses an environmentally-friendly method to print a message (or image) onto the pavement. When rain falls on the concrete the message is revealed for passers-by to see. But when the sun comes out and the rain dries up, … Continue reading →

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