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Chattamatters: The Lifespan Of Outdoor Public Art

“Moonrise” by Marc Fornes at the Wheland Foundry Trailhead on the Tennessee Riverwalk - the latest addition to Chattanooga’s outdoor public art collection.
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“Moonrise” by Marc Fornes at the Wheland Foundry Trailhead on the Tennessee Riverwalk - the latest addition to Chattanooga’s outdoor public art collection.

Chattanooga is home to nearly 200 pieces of outdoor public art.

The Ed Johnson Memorial in front of the Walnut St. Bridge, the big blue rhino in Coolidge Park and the Aquarium Plaza have become city icons.

But, they’re all exposed to the elements - and even the most beloved pieces reach the end of their lifespan.

What happens then?

William Newlin of Chattamatters explains the decisions behind adding - and removing - public art.

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Chattamatters is the civic storytelling project at The Enterprise Center.

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