Enlivening public spaces

There is nothing better than a city with great public art, sculptures, murals and posters in well-used public spaces. Here are some of my favourite examples…
Water Games, Barcelona: 'An interactive and refreshing installation that invites you to participate by holding hands with others to make a ring around a fountain'. Part of the newly upgraded public space known as the Forum, these water featues proved to be an instant hit.

Water Games, Barcelona: 'An interactive and refreshing installation that invites you to participate by holding hands with others to make a ring around a fountain'. Part of the newly upgraded public space known as the Forum, these water featues proved to be an instant hit.

 
Interactive water features are always a hit with children

Interactive water features are always a hit with children

Tate Modern, 2008

Tate Modern, 2008

La Defense, Paris, 2008

La Defense, Paris, 2008

Chicago, 2009

Chicago, 2009

Government poster, Hanoi, 2007

Government poster, Hanoi, 2007

Known irreverently as the 'Stiffey by the Liffey' and various other uncomplimentary names, the 120m Spire of Dublin, the world's tallest sculpture, was erected in 2003 as part of the regeneration on O'Connell St area in Dublin. The metal changes colours depending on the light due to its reflective properties.

Known irreverently as the 'Stiffey by the Liffey' and various other uncomplimentary names, the 120m Spire of Dublin, the world's tallest sculpture, was erected in 2003 as part of the regeneration on O'Connell St area in Dublin. The metal changes colours depending on the light due to its reflective properties.

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor, Millennium Park, Chicago, 2009

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor, Millennium Park, Chicago, 2009

Joan Miro's 22m Woman and Bird (1982) located in the Parc Joan Miro (or Parc de l'Escorxador, named after the former slaughterhouse on the site), Barcelona

Joan Miro's 22m Woman and Bird (1982) located in the Parc Joan Miro (or Parc de l'Escorxador, named after the former slaughterhouse on the site), Barcelona

To be continued…

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