BMO Centre Expansion | 25m | 5s | CMLC

[Nimbus]

I can understand not wanting a fountain because of the maintenance costs but they picked a structure that is not of cultural or historical relevance to the area, not usable as a shade in the summer, not usable as a gathering area, and provide zero seating or gathering space. What is the point of this piece other than to say we had an art piece installed.

CMLC gonna CMLC. Remember how they couldn't even pull off a simple kids slide on St. Patrick's Island?

 

[Tothewest]

CMLC gonna CMLC. Remember how they couldn't even pull off a simple kids slide on St. Patrick's Island?

The lack of accountability on these portions of projects is infuriating. Borderline arrogance… “It’s art, you wouldn’t understand”

 

[haltcatchfire]

CMLC gonna CMLC. Remember how they couldn't even pull off a simple kids slide on St. Patrick's Island?

I myself was disappointed to hear incinerating kids wasn’t part of the program.

 

[DougB]

I can understand not wanting a fountain because of the maintenance costs but they picked a structure that is not of cultural or historical relevance to the area, not usable as a shade in the summer, not usable as a gathering area, and provide zero seating or gathering space. What is the point of this piece other than to say we had an art piece installed.

Public art is #progressive

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Public art is #progressive

@DougB you are always on brand, it's admirable.

 

[MissingMiddle]

It's kinda cool but if anywhere in the city makes sense to have western equestrian sculptures it's Stampede Park.

IMO something like this would be much cooler:

So the Trevi Fountain, but more horses.

 

[artvandelay]

So the Trevi Fountain, but more horses.

YES! Stampede Park is the place for this type of thing - not some try-hard contemporary crap.

 

[CBBarnett]

YES! Stampede Park is the place for this type of thing - not some try-hard contemporary crap.

You mean like the one that already exists kitty corner to the new convention centre? But with water?

If we are going to do more horses, I suggest we at least try to make it different - like a really big horse from the Troy or maybe the Genghis Khan memorial in Mongolia:

 

[artvandelay]

Honestly all of those examples are far superior to what is proposed!

You know what would have been fantastic - a 3d neon sculpture inspired by the art deco neon cowboy that was on the Corral. Would have been culturally / historically appropriate for the site and really interesting.

Another swing and miss by CMLC here.

 

[haltcatchfire]

They'll probably frame a picture of that, and then put it in a hallway on the way to the washrooms.

 

[CalgaryTiger]

Honestly all of those examples are far superior to what is proposed!

You know what would have been fantastic - a 3d neon sculpture inspired by the art deco neon cowboy that was on the Corral. Would have been culturally / historically appropriate for the site and really interesting.

Another swing and miss by CMLC here.

If I recall this is actually going to be inside the convention centre.

 

[Roaring Flames]

The Corral Sign is going to be inside the BMO Centre pre-function area

 

[DougB]

You mean like the one that already exists kitty corner to the new convention centre? But with water?
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If we are going to do more horses, I suggest we at least try to make it different - like a really big horse from the Troy or maybe the Genghis Khan memorial in Mongolia:

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How about something like Blucifer

 

[adamyyc]

Or like The Kelpies.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Or like The Kelpies.

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Those are cool. Where are those located?