Australia + New Zealand—This issue offers a vivid snapshot of the state of public art in Australia and New Zealand today. Our guest editor, Anne Loxley, worked with native authors in the region to present a sampling of the programs, artists, and ideas in play in these two densely active countries. As a curator of public art, Loxley is driven by the goals of artistic and design excellence, engaged communities, and satisfied commissioners. These ideals underpin much of this exciting, international issue.
From cinematic moments to sand drawings that disappear with the tide, from reclaiming key moments in Aboriginal history to major work by Daniel Buren matched with roaming zebras, this issue of Public Art Review is packed with unique projects and perspectives. In addition to our coverage of Australia and New Zealand, we survey historic and contemporary public art in Maryland (our featured state) and have contributors report in on the latest from Vancouver, Charlotte, and St. Louis, and much more.
