Design and Architecture
Pershing Square, Plastic Sculptures, William Wegman
Four finalists present schemes for redesigning Pershing Square, and their approaches will be a litmus test for competing views on what makes public space work -- lots of programming or strong design? Gigantic plastic containers leave Pershing Square on a journey of environmental education through art. And when William Wegman's Weimaraners pose on Eames and Nakashima chairs, you get a very stylish dog story.
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenPhoto: The pop-up art installation "Natural Plasticity" in Pershing Square. (Jana Cruder)
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3 storiesPershing Square Renewed?
Four teams will share their visions for a renewed Pershing Square this week. DnA talks to lead designers about their concepts for creating a great city park and asks: Can the park be lowered? Who will pay for it? And does public space need extensive programming to succeed or simply a green and pleasant space?
Read the story18 minLA Exhibit Makes Disposable Plastic Trash Impossible to Ignore
Discarded plastic cups and bottles are so prevalent, they're almost invisible. Two artists are trying to make them and their impact impossible to ignore. They created two large inflatable sculptures, each about the size of a school bus.
Read the story4 minWilliam Wegman Pairs His Dogs with High-End Furniture
What do you get if you combine Weimaraners and sleek mid-century modern furniture? A stylish dog story. William Wegman, the one-time California-based artist, has become famous for his photographs of his dogs posing on chairs, in funny hats, or wearing people's clothing.
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