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Lighting up the CBD

From City Scene, published on 20 January, 2008

Jae Hoon Lee's work Salvation on display on a phone both in Lorne Street

In an innovative trial by Auckland City Council, public art work is on show on a phone booth in Lorne Street. Jae Hoon Lee's work Salvation (right) is currently on display – with Niki Hastings-McFall's Bloom to follow in July.

The brief for the works was to encompass graphic art, colour, light and technology. Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee chairperson, Councillor Greg Moyle, says the council is introducing several new art works in the CBD. "Public art is critical to the design and atmosphere of public spaces," he says.

The council hopes to reduce graffiti as a result of the phone booth concept and Telecom NZ is supporting the one-year trial.