Public Art

Public art installations and displays can provide good photographic opportunities. Unlike art galleries and museums where photography is often restricted or prohibited, outdoor public displays usually encourage photos. It’s quite common for these creations to be a little edgier, conceptual or just plain weirder than what’s found in a gallery.

Finding the installations can sometimes be tricky, particularly if you’re not connected into the art world. The picture here is from a public display on the grounds of a fine art museum. Locations such as this, or the grounds of a contemporary art museum often have works on display that are freely able to be photographed. Other places to try are universities and other areas where students congregate, redeveloped inner city communities, trendy cafe districts and even outside government buildings and community centers. Keep an eye on the entertainment supplements of newspapers or the street press to find out about any new exhibitions.

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