Used to be that things had to come to blows to decide who was the best artist in the land. You know, it was all about art oligarchy and art coups to decide who had the most art power. Well, since the invention of art democracy, you don’t have to get put on your best brass knuckles to decide who’s got the bossest bronze casting. Right now, until September 30th, all people of the GTA (ie. probably you!) can decide which aesthetics rock the vote — just go to www.torontosculpturegarden.com to cast your ballot for most memorable Toronto Sculpture Garden exhibition.
The poll is designed to commemorate 25 full years of seeding, watering, fertilizing and growing outdoor public art at the TSG. Remember, back in 1981 there was no internet, and so people had to rely on passing notes in class and buying off decision makers to figure these things out. Now it’s all American Idol-style — take that Jackson Pollock, you sorry unshaven alcoholic paint dribbler you! Oh, and in case you (like the kids above, frolicking on Luis Jacob’s 2005 Flashlight installation) weren’t born in 1981, or your eyes couldn’t focus yet, the TSG website features an archive of all their shows back to that date. The winner will be announced October 4th at the opening of the exhibition In Sit You by artists Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins.
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