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Vita Brevis: History, landscape, and art, 1998-2003
Vita Brevis History landscape and art 19982003 Author:Ann Carlson, Jim Hodges, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Olafur Eliasson Vita Brevis was established in 1998 to broaden the reach of The Institute for Contemporary Art, Boston (ICA), adding relevance and visibility to adventurous present-day art. The program commissions artists from around the world to create temporary works of public art in response to Boston's rich landscape and history. Unusual and challenging set... more »tings are used for these projects--public parks, urban wilds, historic sites, roadways, riverbanks, and more--resulting in works that encourage people to experience Boston's environs and multifaceted history with renewed understanding and focus. Participating artists include Olafur Eliasson, Cornelia Parker, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Ann Carlson, Nari Ward, Jim Hodges, and others. ICA/Vita Brevis 1998-2003: History, Landscape and Art documents the program's first five projects. Edited by Jill Medvedow and Carole Ann Meehan.Essays by Jill Medvedow, John Stilgoe, and Paul Tucker.Introduction by Jessica Morgan.Interview by Carole Ann Meehan. Hardcover, 9.75 x 10.75 in. / 160 pgs / Illustrated throughout.« less