This site and its blog are here as complements to the developing podcast series, “Public Art in Chicago and Other Conundrums.” But it’s not just a complement. Some things that appear here won’t get covered in the podcasts. On the other hand, each podcast will receive a written summary here – though not a full transcription.
This is really a wide-spectrum forum. I’ll be talking here about public art, of course, one of my favorite topics (some call it an obsession). But you’ll also be seeing entries about architecture, life in America, music, books, people who are special to me. Every now and again you can be sure that I’ll rail against something I find especially egregious, ridiculous, or dangerous.
What do I expect from you? Smart comments. You don’t have to agree with me at all. But you do have to be civil and to demonstrate reason. I shall try to provide evidence for what I say. You should do the same. Don’t expect me to spend any time disproving what you might allege. It’s your job to prove it at the outset. If you flame, deride, or abuse, you’ll be expunged from the record. If you’ve said something particularly interesting, I’ll mention it in a later post.
That’s about it. Enjoy!