Title & Author:

Land slide : possible futures / edited by: Janine Marchessault [and three others].

Publication:

[Toronto, ON, Canada] : PUBLIC Books, [2015]

Description:

245 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes:
Catalog of an exhibition.
Contains biographical information.
Catalogue of an exhibition held September-October 2013 at the Markham Museum, an open-air historic village in Markham, Ontario. Thirty artists were commissioned to transform the 25 acres of the Markham Museum and Heritage Village through indoor and outdoor installations as a way to reimagine the complex historical and ecological fabric of the city of Markham.
Includes bibliographical references.

Summary:

"This richly illustrated collection of critical theory and artists projects documents a monumental public exhibition that explores the changing nature of cities and suburbs. Focusing on Markham, Ontario, one of the oldest, most culturally diverse and fastest growing suburbs in North America, 30 artists from Canada and around the world explore themes of multiculturalism, sustainability, and community with site-specific projects created on the grounds of the historic 25-acre open-air Markham Museum. The museums 80,000 historical artifacts, including 30 pioneer buildings, make it a fascinating backdrop for artists to explore some of today most pressing issues: how to balance ecology and economy, farming and development, and history and diversity. Working with everything from digitized diaries, 3D projections and augmented reality, the artists propose new histories and new futures for the use of land. Featuring dozens of colour plates, the book brings together artists, urban planners, ecologists, educators, and civic leaders in a unique community engagement initiative that examines the past and imagines the future."--Abstract.

ISBN:

9780921344544 (paperback)
0921344546 (paperback)

Subject:

Public art Ontario Markham 21st century Exhibitions.
City planning Ontario Markham 21st century Exhibitions.
Art publique Ontario Markham 21e siècle Expositions.
Urbanisme Ontario Markham 21e siècle Expositions.
City planning
Public art
Markham (Ont.) In art 21st century Exhibitions.
Markham (Ont.) Dans l'art 21e siècle Expositions.
Ontario Markham

Form/genre:

Exhibition catalogs

Added entries:

Marchessault, Janine, editor.
Marchessault, Janine editor.
Markham Museum host institution.

Landslide
Land slide : possible futures : a public art intervention

Holdings:

Location: Library main canada 290836
Call No.: N6547.M37 L3 2015
Status: Available