Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution

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Artist Bob and Roberta Smith was appointed by Commissions East to oversee a project in which five artists were commissioned to create site-specific projects to transform open spaces in South Essex. ‘Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution’ is an intimate account of this project, written in diary form. With sensitivity, candour and a great deal of humour, Bob Smith, and his alter ego, Roberta, ponders the nature and place of public art in today’s world. ‘Art U Need’ is a refreshing addition to the art debate, providing a unique insight into the workings of the artist’s mind. Through his remarkably honest approach Bob and Roberta Smith manages to encapsulate the larger issues surrounding the roles of funding bodies, self-expression and, of course, the public, in public art today. Charming and accessibly written, ‘Art U Need’ will appeal to young artists, students and the world of public art equally. Through his musings and arguments with his alter-ego Roberta, Smith allows the reader a glimpse into the artist’s life and mind, and a fascinating observation of the world of public art today that is illuminating, honest and light-hearted.

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Publisher

Black Dog Publishing, illustrated edition (1 Sept. 2007)

Language

English

Paperback

160 pages

ISBN-10

9781906155162

ISBN-13

978-1906155162

Dimensions

18.42 x 1.91 x 24.13 cm

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  1. 03

    by Richard Rudland

    Books OK but it did not come up to what I expected.

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    by Mr. I. Hembrow

    This is a great read and a real inspiration from some superb work achieved against all the odds in challenging settings.

    Bob & Roberta Smith’s diary style is funny, illuminating and provoking in equal measure.

    Great stuff!

  3. 03

    by Yes –

    I have been following the work of this pair, Bob and Roberta, for a few years now and the more I see of it the more I like it. This is definitely a BOOK U NEED to GET.

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