Welcome to the Team

by Ruth Barker, 19 Jul 2010

Hello,

I have exciting news this week, as PAR+RS has a new administrator! Hooray! The lovely Bérengère Chabanis joined the team last week, and is bravely navigating the depths of Public Art Scotland with only me to guide her. So far she’s been surviving admirably. I’ve stolen an image from her Facebook page to show you what she looks like. I’m sure she wont mind…

Berengere’s email address is admin@publicartscotland.com and you should drop her a line with your press releases, news, events, and opportunities. Do keep us up to date with everything public art related that you’re doing, as it’s important that we stay up to date with everything from the biggest to the smallest projects. It’s the only way, after all, that we can stay informed and independent. There’s certainly a lot happening just now, despite the rubbish Scottish summer. Check out our events listings to find what’s going on in your area and further afield.

Lastly I wanted to mention that that most public of temporary public projects The Fourth Plinth is in the news again as the powers that be draw up a shortlist of artists to produce a new work that will occupy the plinth during the prestigious 2012 Olympic slot. Those being considered for what may turn out to be a poisoned chalice are: Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla ; Michael Elmgreen & Ingar Dragset ; Katharina Fritsch ; Brian Griffiths ; Hew Locke and Mariele Neudecker

I’d be interested to know your thoughts. Top picks anyone? I think I’d go for Hew Locke, actually. Controversial, I know… What d’you reckon?

More later,
R.