International Award for Public Art

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Josep Pujiula's ongoing project <em>The Labyrinth and Cabins of Argelaguer</em> in Spain. — Josep Pujiula’s ongoing project *The Labyrinth and Cabins of Argelaguer* in Spain. Image: Supplied

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<em>Talk to Me</em>, an ongoing project in Bangalore, India, by Jasmeen Patheja. — *Talk to Me*, an ongoing project in Bangalore, India, by Jasmeen Patheja. Image: Supplied

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Gap Filler and a wide team of designers came together to create the <em>Pallet Pavilion</em> in Christchurch. — Gap Filler and a wide team of designers came together to create the *Pallet Pavilion* in Christchurch.

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<em>Conflict Kitchen</em> by Dawn Weleski and John Rubin, United States — *Conflict Kitchen* by Dawn Weleski and John Rubin, United States Image: Supplied

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<em>Kai Tak River Green Corridor</em>: Hong Kong. Created by Wallace Ping Hung Chang. — *Kai Tak River Green Corridor*: Hong Kong. Created by Wallace Ping Hung Chang. Image: Supplied

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Alfredo Jaar: <em>Geometry of Conscience</em> in Chile. — Alfredo Jaar: *Geometry of Conscience* in Chile. Image: Supplied

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Kunlé Adeyemi's <em>Makoko Floating School</em> in Lagos, Nigeria. — Kunlé Adeyemi’s *Makoko Floating School* in Lagos, Nigeria. Image: Supplied

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Some of the world’s preeminent public art will be showcased in the 2015 International Award for Public Art (IAPA), which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand. The conference, Cities in a Climate of Change: Public Art and Environmental and Social Ecologies, will run from 1 - 4 July at the University of Auckland.

Artists, architects, urban planners and museum directors will come together from across the world to discuss art and its relationship to urban development. This bilingual conference will host talks in both English and Chinese.

Keynote speakers are:

Alejandro Haiek Coll: Based in Venezuela but active internationally, his projects have a strong social component and are focused on the renewal and resuscitation of inactive landscapes.
Owen Hatherley: British architecture, regeneration, and popular culture critic. Author of A New Kind of Bleak, contributor to Building Design, Frieze and the Guardian.
Mary Jane Jacob: Professor of Sculpture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jacob is a leading figure in the field of socially engaged art and the discussion around public space.
Philip Tinari: Director of the Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art, Beijing. Recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Bruce Sheridan: New Zealand-born Chair of Cinema Art + Science at Columbia College, Chicago. Focused on creativity as fundamental, emphasizing improvisation and collaboration.
Pan Lusheng: President of Shandong University of Art and Design and director of the Institute of Design, China National Academy of Arts.

*Forgotten Songs* by Michael Hill: Sydney, Australia. Image: Supplied

Tokyo-based artist Jun Kitazawa will create a socially based public art project in central Auckland during the 2015 IAPA. Kitazawa is a Elam International Artist in Residence who has established a practice working in collaboration with government, educational institutions, business and communities to develop projects that relate to everyday life.

The IAPA exhibition takes place from 27 June - 6 July 2015 at Auckland Art Gallery. Running in conjunction with the conference, it will bring together a variety of public art projects selected by the jury. The display will act as a centrepoint for discussion and fresh thinking by providing high-quality, diverse public art projects from around the world.

The Cities in a Climate of Change exhibition will offer insight into the award’s 32 semi-finalist projects, and an unparalleled opportunity to see documentation of leading examples of art in the public realm.

The IAPA website has further detailed information and registration.

The NZIA are offering Continuing Professional Development Points for architects to attend the conference and to lead workshops and studio activities. For NZ architects chosen as a Cities in a Climate of Change speaker with a session/academic paper up to 40 CPD points are available.

For further information on professional accreditation at IAPA, see here.