In the 1970s, Mary Miss, who was educated as a sculptor, chose to turn from the gallery and museum scene and create art in the public realm. Her early works include temporary site installations and percent-for-art projects.
December 2006
Art on the Green: Mad. Sq. Art
Madison Square Park, the 6.2-acre swath of green in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, faces some challenges after opening its third season of outdoor sculpture exhibitions. Initially teamed with New York’s Public Art Fund, the Madison Square Park Conser-vancy launched an independent contemporary sculpture program in June 2004.
Stacy Levy: Understanding Nature
Stacy Levy transforms the invisible aspects of nature into visually seductive forms by acquainting us with the underlying structures of the natural world. Following in the footsteps of 1960s Land artists, she brings a fresh approach to her art-making, guided by her dual background in forestry and sculpture.
