I love all the art that is in Salt Lake City. Not only are there numerous art galleries, there is also art all over the streets. Each part of town has something special and unique. Even all the trax stops have their own art to show off. While we were in Sugarhouse on our walkabout, I saw some of the coolest street art I have seen so far. It really matches the vibe of Sugarhouse. It's different, but clean. It's also really interesting and fun. I feel like having art around the city really helps to make every section of town show off it's special qualities.
I love the way public art activates public space. Some of the best examples are at the Gallivan Center. My former colleague in the school of architecture, Kazuo Matshubyashi designed the piece called "Asteroid Landing Softly" that is a large scale sundial with a sense of whimsy about the ancient history of this place. Kazuo also designed a sculpture called dancing clowns that is in the median on North Temple and Third West--elegant metal cylinders "dancing" and covered with the colors of the Olympics. You can drive by it and totally miss it, but if you're ever sitting there waiting to move through the intersection and notice it, you can't help but smile! Keep your eyes open!
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