Illegal Art in the New York Times

Public art is rife with criticism. You set yourself up for people to take a shot at you and you take them with the subsequent pats on the back in mind. Nevertheless, sometimes those criticisms do smart a little.

Perhaps I shouldn't say this too soon. But the wonderful thing about Illegal Art's pieces in DUMBO and East 6th Street was the overwhelmingly positive response. The beauty about the work that Nova Clutch's Michael and our friend Otis do is that it isn't about them. They are enablers, their artwork allows other people to create. It's not about imposing their thoughts or ideas on other people, it's about coaxing it out of the unassuming.

And I'm not the only one that thinks this; the New York Times' Labour Day weekend paper featured Illegal Art in their Op Ed page this weekend, and I'm oh-so-proud. Oh, and the Herald Tribune didn't find it so bad either.

We'll also be covering Illegal Art's participation in the DUMBO Art Festival at the end of the month, so stay tuned for a new project.

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Congratulations Natasha and Michael on the Illegal Art pieces and photo in the NY Times. Looking forward to more art during the Dumbo Art Festival!

[thérèse]

auguri! this is truly recognition well deserved. such a project wonderful for its intelligent simplicity and involvement of the community. nicely done, and so proud of you...