Bloomington Beautification Initiative Struggles With Commitment to Local Artists
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The Onion Staff
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A satirical article about Bloomington, IL's beautification initiative struggling because the city is committed to using only local artists. Project coordinator Tim Mackey expresses concern that they overestimated the local artistic talent, as they examine subpar sculptures. The piece humorously highlights the tension between supporting local artists and achieving aesthetic quality in public art projects.
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According to project leaders, just one recognizable statue of a person everyone likes would go a long way.
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