Choose one work of art in an art gallery, and one in a public space. (Note: public art can include permanent structures, like statues and monuments, and temporary installations, like those covered in Ameena Walker’s Curbed article. It may also include murals, graffiti, and subway station art. If it’s a work of art in a public space–a park, a station, a bridge, a street–it counts.)

Include a photograph of each work. This must be a photograph taken by you,  not downloaded from an image search online.

In a blog post of 500-750 words

-Describe each work of art in thick, textured detail. Bring it to life before your readers’ eyes. In other words: create a vivid ekphrasis of each work.

-Describe each work’s environment in equally vivid detail, bringing your reader into the gallery space (for work #1) and public space (for work #2).

-Include a statement—a claim—about how the environment shapes, distorts, or augments, or otherwise changes our perception of the work of art. How does the space in which we view art change the nature of the artwork? (Conversely, how does the work of art alter the space?)

In addition to your blog post, please create map markers for both your gallery art and your public art. Add both to your personal layer (the one with your last name), as well as the appropriate layer: either “Galleries” or “Public Art.” If you have any issues or questions about the map portion, ask Jake. This is also due by 9pm on Sept. 23.