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The article discusses aspects of the locating, permanence, and placement of public sculpture in urban settings. Emphasis is given to the 2017 Münster Sculpture Projects exhibition in Münster, Germany featuring artists such as Nora Schultz, Andreas Bunte, and Mika Rottenberg. Other topics include the curating and public reception of public art, the role of technology in sculpture, and the City Sculpture Project in Great Britain.

The article previews various art and architecture exhibitions to be held in 2016 and 2017 including "Narcissus Garden," by Yayoi Kusama at the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, "Oskar Hansen: Open Form" in New Haven, Connecticut, and "Building Optimism: Public-Space in South America" in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The article previews the exhibition "Art on the Campus" to be held at the West Des Moines City/School Campus in Iowa in 2015.

The article presents an interview with London-based artist Pablo Bronstein in which he discusses his project "Beach Hut in the style of Nicholas Hawksmoor" which he created for the British public art show Folkestone Triennial. Topics of the interview include art commissioning, comparisons between art and architecture, and postmodern architecture.

The article offers information on the Vickery Meadow Translation initiative launched by artist Rick Lowe for the people living in the area of Vickery Meadow in Dallas, Texas. It mentions that Lowe has started the project as part of the initiative Nasher Xchange, a celebration of the Nasher Sculpture Center's 10th anniversary, by installing 10 pieces of public art held in September 2013. It states that the event was also attended by several musicians.

The article reviews the "Gramsci Monument: A Work in Public Space" temporary public art work of the artist Thomas Hirschhorn at the Forest Houses development in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City, reporting that the work is scheduled for exhibition from July 1, 2013 to September 15, 2013.

An interview with Nicholas Baume, the director and chief curator of the Public Art Fund (PAF) of New York City, is presented. Topics of discussion include the social significance of public art, his concept for the exhibition "Sol LeWitt Structures 1965-2006," which took place in City Hall Park, New York City, in 2011, and the artistic transformation of the Christopher Columbus column in Columbus Circle, New York City, by installation artist Tatzu Nishi.

The article reviews public art installations at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, focusing on a historical overview of works from 1953-2013 by artists such as Lyndon Dadswell, David Jensz, and Wolfgang Buttress.

This article discusses the relationship between politics and art through an examination of the government policies of metropolitan areas that seek to increase the amount of public art exhibited within them on a daily basis. It specifically looks at Lyon, France where the finance of public art exhibitions is mandated by law.

The article reviews the exhibition "El derrumbe de la estatua: hacia una crítica del arte público 1952-2014," by José Luis Barrios and Alesha Mercado at the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico City from November 22 to April 5, 2014.

Features the public art exhibition, titled 'DinoMite Days' in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Display of fiberglass dinosaur figures by local artists; Auction of dinosaurs; Comments of Bill DeWalt, Carnegie Museum of Natural History director, on reasons why the museum choose dinosaurs for the exhibition. INSETS: Everything's Coming Up Dinos, by CHH.;Rolling Stones Gather No Fossils, by Nish Suvarnakar..

The article reports on the public art exhibit "The New York City Waterfalls" in New York City. Designed by artist Olafur Eliasson, four cascades of water are installed along the East River. Eliasson is interested in challenging the public's conventional ways of experiencing their surroundings. The exhibit will bring tourist revenue to New York City, according to mayor Michael Bloomberg. INSET: THAT'S SOME PRICEY BACON.

The article reviews the public art commission of Australian artist David Capra entitled "Teena's bathtime" found at the third level of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, New South Wales.

An interview with artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles is presented. Ukeles has been creating public art events for many years. As an artist in New York City, she intervenes within a larger notion of the environment through collaborations within the work situation, showing that it is possible to go beyond using the environmental degradation as a pretext to make art.

The article reviews the 29th Walldog Festival for public and mural art, to be held at Keene, New Hampshire from June 20 to 23, 2019.

The article previews the exhibition "Out There: Our Post-War Public Art" at the East Wing Galleries of the Somerset House in London, England from February 3 to April 10, 2016.

The article discusses structural engineering and the construction of the "Tatzu Nishi: Discovering Columbus" art exhibit which was erected around a 13-foot-tall marble statue of explorer Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York. It states that the art exhibit, which features a small steel-framed building which was built on top of steel scaffolding, was designed by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi. The city's Public Art Fund is also mentioned.

The article discusses various art fairs, art shows, and museum exhibitions held in Miami, Florida. The Art Basel fair showcased private art collections and public artwork. The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) will have a fair showcasing relatively inexpensive art. The Verge fair deals with drawings, Latin American art, and artist collectives.

The article reviews the exhibition "Julian Stanczak" at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinatti, Ohio from August 4, 2007-February 11, 2008.

The article focuses on art exhibition techniques and public art. It describes the Big Art Project (BAP) in Great Britain which is a public art program launched by the public television and radio network Channel 4. The social aspects of public art are discussed and the relationship between communities and public art are explored. Art projects by the artist Antony Gormley are also examined.

The article focuses on the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial 2003, an open-air public art project which runs from July 23 to September 7, 2003 in Niigata-ken, Japan. The organizers hopes that the art festival could help revitalize and rejuvenate the region by promoting civic pride, tourism and international exchanges. It also mentions that the festival features established international artists including Christian Boltanski, Magdalena Jetelova and Jenny Holzer.

This article discusses a public art project in the city of Chicago, Illinois that showcases one hundred five-foot globes that each illustrate a different way to reduce global warming. According to the project's founder, Wendy Abrams, the projects aims to focus on solutions, rather than the problem.

The article reviews the exhibition "Henry Moore: Late Large Forms" at the Gagosian Gallery, London, until August 18, 2012.

The article reports on the "Illuminating Downtown Project" of the City of San Jose Public Art Program with funding from the collaborative ArtPlace America.

The article presents information on a site specific public artwork to be held from January 8-26, 2018 at Pease Park in Austin, Texas, reviews a tourguide web application coose-your-own adventure located at www.wanderatx.com, and also mentions the lauch of a book club by author Turk Pipkin.

The article reviews the public art commission of Australian artist Jamie North entitled "Rock Melt" installed at the Federation Court of the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.