Privatizing the Commons: The Commodification of New Deal Public Art by Lincoln Cushing

Who today profits from the creative works of the WPA era? Cushing calls for putting the “public” back in this public art.

Top Hats and Tales by David Barringer

How did the top hat fall from grace? From Fred Astaire to Frosty, Barringer uncovers the highs and lows of this class signifier.

Krazy About K by Phil Patton

How many characteristics can a single letter convey? Patton contemplates the key qualities of the letter K.

Bridging Cultures: An Interview with Nancy Ann Coyne by Steven Heller

What is home? Heller examines a public art initiative uniting diverse Americans around this shared theme.

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