Revitalizing With 'Corny' Public Art

A blighted industrial site near downtown Los Angeles will get an unusual public art installation.

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March 24, 2005, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Using entirely private financing and with the support of the local community, artist Lauren Bon plans to grow a $2-million patch of corn on a 32-acre barren lot that government officials eventually plan to convert into a state park.

Supporters of the installation tout it as a potential cultural attraction that will draw Los Angeles residents from trendy Westside neighborhoods and provide a positive introduction to this downtown-adjacent area."

Thanks to Adam Christian

FULL STORY: Using a Cornfield as a Canvas for Public Art

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

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