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Originally Posted by br323206
We must live in a different world. Chicago has consistently been criticized for bland and boring architecture and design. On the other hand, Philadelphia has more public art than just about any city in the world. What is this obsession with only noticing the worst attributes of our city while playing up the best of every other place?
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I mentioned nothing about architecture, just modern public art. However, I'd be interested in reading the criticisms that you speak of. I appreciate the amount of art that is available in Philadelphia, but I'd gladly sacrifice quantity for quality. I don't think I'm alone in feeling that much of the modern public art around the city is sub-par, and none of it is a destination in and of itself, unlike Chicago (hence, the comparison). I was very much looking forward to this lighting project for over a year as I thought it could be game-changing, but feel that the results are counter-productive to its goals at best, and shared that opinion.
I'm not sure what else would make you feel I am noticing nothing but bad attributes? I love Philly, and have been a cheerleader for just about every other project listed on the forum. I have mentioned Chicago once and I think that was the only other city I have ever mentioned, so I'm confused by your last sentence?