MT looks at combining Detroit’s abundant resources: Empty spaces and artistic talent

Metro Times writer Rebecca Mazzei discusses public art, Detroit’s open spaces, the city’s artists and combining the three for the good of the community. Excerpt:What I’m saying is there has to be a clear-eyed evaluation of Detroit’s
actual assets, and two big ones are our artists and our land. An initiative such as this would, first
off, be tailored to supporting the activities of people who actually live here. It would lead by
example, proving that local public art projects are, as Heidelberg’s Tyree Guyton says, “medicine”
for the community. Second, it would allow Detroiters to experience world-class art in inconspicuous
places, on grounds they feel familiar with, for free. Plus, welcoming internationally known artists
to interact with our environment is a smart move that teaches artists (who have influence in shaping
culture and are more likely to listen) to value our region’s natural resources and to learn more
about our rich history.Read the entire article here.