public art

Mural, mural on the plywood wall

Vancouverites are dispelling the dread of boarded-up businesses by painting up the coverings with affection

The artist behind Calgary’s portrait fiasco has a $200,000 piece coming to Ottawa

Derek Besant’s unauthorized use of British images isn’t scaring off officials in the nation’s capital. But they have conditions.

British comedians’ exposure in Calgary: their headshots lifted for public art

In a city already saddled with ill-conceived artwork, officials plan to remove a $20,000 installation from an underpass

Misgivings about politically motivated monuments in precious public spaces

John Geddes questions a sculpture to satisfy Turkey, and a unnecessary one for the War of 1812