Thursday, June 09, 2011

Pianos on Parade


"This summer, St. Paul’s newest and hottest music venue will be its sidewalks. The music isn’t coming from a speaker, though-- it’s coming from your neighbor, a stranger, your friend playing an artistically transformed piano in a public space. During June and July, St. Paul will play host to Pianos on Parade — twenty pianos, each transformed by a local artist, and all available for the public to play and enjoy. Whether on a street corner or in a favorite park, a piano will spur St. Paul’s residents and visitors to spontaneously engage with art, music, and one another, creating moments of community and highlighting the city’s exceptional commitment to music and arts."
 Credit: http://pianosonparade.com/











































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15 comments:

  1. j'adore cette idee, bravo

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  2. Fun, very fun! Like the decorated piano!
    Make a joyful noise!
    Coffee and treats again soon, Great Kate?

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  3. You've already captured and given us a sense of the spirit of this. I hope we'll see more.

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  4. This is one of the most fun public art projects that I've ever heard of. I like it when the viewer not only admires the art but takes part in it.

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  5. With the paint on the piano in your second photo, it would be hard to keep one's eyes on the sheet music.

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  6. Looks like a fun exhibit!

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  7. How fun! My grandson would love this.

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  8. This si just THE coolest idea

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  9. What a great idea! I know that is going to be fun.

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  10. It is a great idea, but (practical me!) how do they protect them from the rain?

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  11. I wish I could play. I really do.

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  12. Very interesting....I'll be on the lookout.

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  13. I like the way you have composed these images!.)

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  14. What a great idea. I was at a church sale this morning where a someone was playing popular tunes on a piano and the atmosphere was so friendly.

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  15. Kate, love the way you composed the top shot!

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