Public Realm – Page 3 – M i c h a e l P i n s k y

Mar

Cultural Regeneration Award, Morocco

Place Lalla Yeddouna in the heart of the Fez’s Medina, designed by Mossessian & Partners, contains seven courtyards for which Michael Pinsky has created patterns appropriating both the ancient tradition of Zellige design and 60’s minimalism. The complex is under construction and will open in 2015.

More information here

Feb

Public Talk – Createx 2014, Bristol

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Jan

Lead Artist for Boston Centre for the Arts

Michael Pinsky has recently been selected to develop a series of commissions as part of a major redevelopment of Boston Centre of the Arts, in collaboration with architectural practice Utile . The first phase of proposals have been completed and it is planned that the work will commence in 2015.

Oct

Article for Urban Design Journal

Oct

Public Talk – Urban Design Group

Location:

The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ

Date:

Wed, 13/11/2013 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Linking with issue 128 of Urban Design and bringing together eminent practitioners and artists in the field of public art, this event wil look at the innovative ways in which places can be enlivened and enriched by creative design artistry.

Introcuction and overview of the recent journal issue from topic editor and UDG patronLindsey Whitelaw
Michael Pinsky – British artist who explores the issues that shape and influence use of the public realm in the combined roles of artist, urban planner, activist, researcher, and resident.
Peter Fink – Urban designer, artist and founding partner of FoRM Associates with responsibilty for urban and art focused regeneration projects. Peter has played a leading role in strategic projects focusing on green urbanism, drawing upon an unusual background in Engineering, Philosophy and Visual Arts.
Jacqui Poncelet – Moving on from early prominence on the international ceramics scene during the 1970s and 80s, Jacqui has since diversified into painting, sculpture and a variety of public art commissions, including ‘Wrapper’ cladding the new building and perimetrer wall next to Edgware Road tube station.

http://www.udg.org.uk/events/london-and-south-east/art-public-realm

Oct