Art Project Draws Inspiration from Classic Monopoly Game
Ryan Hinkson — November 4, 2009 — Art & Design
References: leonadrive & theglobeandmail
Most of us have played a game of Monopoly, right? Even if you are no Donald Trump, the worst player can at least manage to put up a little green house on Baltic Avenue.
Well that trademark green house now sits on Leona Drive in Toronto, Ontario as part of an art installation called “The Leona Project.”
Six suburban bungalows set for demolition in the months to come were temporarily transformed into works of art that expressed commentary on the state of art in suburbia.
Well that trademark green house now sits on Leona Drive in Toronto, Ontario as part of an art installation called “The Leona Project.”
Six suburban bungalows set for demolition in the months to come were temporarily transformed into works of art that expressed commentary on the state of art in suburbia.
Trend Themes
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3. Transformative Spaces - Creating temporary spaces that allow for creative expression and exploration, encouraging new perspectives and experiences.
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