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”For the first time ever, images of art have become ephemeral, ubiquitous, insubstantial, available, valueless, free. They surround us in the same way as a language surrounds us. They have entered the mainstream of life over which they no longer, in themselves, have power.”

 

John Berger 

Ways of Seeing

The Atrium Exhibit was located in the space connecting the north and south terminals of the airport, scattered throughout the general hub of the main floor. The photographs were displayed in the four main supporting pillars and were visible from all parts of the space, including the restaurants and sitting areas. The importance of this space lies in the accessibility of it: anyone can see the artwork, ticket or no ticket.

 

One employee working at Inmotion was extremely helpful with answering our questions. Joshua said that he loved the art and thought it was peaceful, emphasizing how nice it was to have a pillar right in front of his work. He told us that a lot of people, mainly older folks, notice the work and actively stop and stare at the displays, even more than the festive Christmas decorations and the enormous Christmas tree in the foyer.

 

He also mentioned that the display of historic military artifacts around the corner would draw people in and help his business, emphasizing how “the work brings people in awe. They stare at it, feel comfortable, then they come to my store and continue looking. It also gets people to look up from their phones and tablets and actively see something.” Even though the exhibit only ran September 30th - November 30th, it still left an impact on the patrons that viewed the work.

  • Natural Wonder by Don Cooper 

  • Located on Concourse C at the Centerpoint.

curation

”The mode of installation, the subtle messages communicated through design, arrangement, and assemblage, can either aid or impede our appreciation and understanding of the visual, cultural, social, and political interest of the objects and stories exhibited.”

 

Ivan Karp

The Poetics and Politics of Museum Display

about

The Airport Art Program develops and integrates art, exhibits, and performances into the fabric of the ATL environment for the benefit of passengers and employees. The Art Program has three major components: commissioning artists to create site-specific artwork, presenting rotating exhibitions and scheduling performing arts series. Each part of the program strives to meet the Department of Aviation’s goal of becoming the world’s best airport by exceeding customer expectations. 

We are interested in the inaccessibility of airport art; you can only look if you have a ticket. How will we access the art to study it? How does security affect the curation of art? Why do you put art in a place where people are simply passing through? What is the point of art outside of museums?

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