Pondering Public Art? Legal Concerns and Artists Rights

Public art has become de rigueur at many office buildings and mixed-use development projects because it brings vitality to public spaces. While it’s difficult to prove if art increases project value, there is no doubt that the attention it draws can be a tremendous boon to branding. Art that becomes iconic establishes an identity for a development that often outshines the architecture. This is particularly true for outdoor art such as sculpture and fountains.