How Bloomberg Philanthropies Is Making Roads in the U.S. and Europe Safer With Beautiful Asphalt Art – Art In The News


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The expansion of the project in Europe comes from two grants that were awarded for grants in both the U.S. and Europe between 2020 and 2021. For the United States, a total of 45 asphalt art projects covering 41 cities were completed In Europe, three cities participated in the asphalt art pilot program including Amsterdam (Netherlands), Glasgow (Scotland) as well as London (England).

The SAMA (Street Art Museum Amsterdam) was the one to create the monumental work of art in Amsterdam. It consisted of graffiti-covered asphalt, benches and planters. The artwork, which spans 90,000.00 acres, is called “Surround Sound” and was the biggest piece of SAMA art. Its transformation from Markt Plein 40-45 into an open-air market was an absolute delight for the locals.

In Glasgow The project was named ‘Water Works” and completed by November 2021 to coincide with COP26 Summit held in the same month. It features a huge ground mural as well as rain gardens which are a complement to the Anderston railway station’s entrance. Gabriella Marcella, a Scottish artist, was the artist who designed the project. The project was inspired by ecological problems such as excess rain Glasgow residents have to contend with. The purpose of this project is to encourage cyclists as well as pedestrian movements around the city.

In London The project in London was dubbed ‘Bring London Together’ and involved the London-based artist Yinka Ilori and art students at the London University of Arts. It created vibrant designs on 12 interconnected intersections, as well as a pedestrian plaza located in central part of the city.

What are the factors that make the gorgeous asphalt art by Bloomberg Philanthropies secure for cities across Europe as well as the United States? In accelerating Cross-Sector Collaboration

Each asphalt work created through Bloomberg Philanthropies is done with an effort by the community. In most cases, the city gets involved via its parks, streets, transportation departments, and a few community-based

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