Art Everywhere US is a campaign that aims to make great American art more accessible to the public, rather than confining it to private homes, galleries or textbooks. The project is an ongoing one that has been swapping billboards for art all across America, but this summer, it is stepping things up with billboards in one of the most coveted ad spaces in the world—Times Square in New York.
This time around, the campaign involves creating what is being called the "largest outdoor art exhibition ever conceived," featuring 58 pieces of art throughout the month of August. The list of great paintings includes masterpieces like American Gothic by Grant Wood, Early Sunday Morning by Edward Hopper and Andy Warhol's Campbells Soup Can print as they tour across the country in place of outdoor advertisements.
Artistically Repurposed Ads (UPDATE)
Art Everywhere US Takes Its Artful Billboards to Times Square
Trend Themes
1. Art Everywhere US - Making great American art more accessible to the public through repurposed billboards.
2. Outdoor Art Exhibitions - Creating large-scale art exhibitions in public spaces.
3. Alternative Advertising - Swapping traditional advertisements for unconventional art displays.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Opportunities for advertising agencies to integrate art into their campaigns and provide alternative ad options for clients.
2. Art and Culture - The use of public spaces to showcase artwork can increase accessibility to art and promote cultural awareness.
3. Tourism - Creating temporary art exhibitions in high-traffic areas can boost tourism and enrich visitors' experiences.