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Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 25, 2018.
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PROPOSAL FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION OF CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ CROSSWALK:
Dr. Damian introduced the item, referencing the previous discussion of the proposal to maintain the Carlos Cruz-Diez painted crosswalks as permanent installations and the Panel’s concerns regarding the cost and durability of the paint. She stated that the proposal team has returned to address the concerns and reiterated that the concerns are only about the monies spent and durability; they not about the significance of the artist or the work.
Mr. Brito made a motion recommending the proposal move forward through the process to acquire the Cruz-Diez crosswalks as a permanent installation with the recommendation to implement a test area using the proposed material. Mr. Kolasinski seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
DEVELOPER AIPP PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR GABLES STATION:
Jorge Navarro introduced himself and Zaba Castro with Greenberg Traurig, and Jerad Graham, NP International as the project manager. Mr. Navarro referenced the previous approved recommendation by the Panel for a piece by the artist Blessing Hancock to be incorporated into the Gables Station development project. He thanked the Panel and asked the Panel to consider the proposed companion piece, also by Blessing Hancock, that would be sited in relation to the Underline, directly across from the entrance to Gables Station. The Panel was provided with a copy of the proposal to reference during the presentation.
Ms. Hall made a motion recommending approval of the waiver request to commission and donate artwork as presented in the proposal by artist Blessing Hancock in relation to the Gables Station development project, further recommending ongoing maintenance of the artwork by the property owner that would transfer with the property rights and remain in coordination with its companion piece at Gables Station. Mr. Kolasinski seconded the motion, which wa...
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