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Guardian artblog, Jonathan Jones: The fate of Wallinger's horse shows why public art cannot be good art

Date uploaded: July 6, 2011

Jonathan Jones’ article on Guardian artblog, 5th July 2011:

The fate of Wallinger's horse shows why public art cannot be good art.

'The trouble with public art is that it is a load of ugly, pompous, pretentious and narcissistic rubbish dumped on a snoozing public by arrogant bureaucrats and sponsors ... Sorry, leapt to the point a bit fast there, let's rewind...'

Use the link to read more:

Visit www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2011/jul/05/public-art-cannot-be-good-art