Federal Judge Blocks Destruction of Land Art Environment in US
A US federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order to block the Des Moines Art Center’s demolition of Mary Miss’ Land art environment, Greenwood Pond: Double Site, in Des Moines, Iowa. Miss sued the art center after it announced the demolition of her outdoor art commission. The judge issued a temporary restraining order, citing insufficient evidence of a meaningful risk of costs or damages if the demolition is delayed. The art center has spent almost $1m on maintenance of Greenwood Pond: Double Site since it was completed in 1996. The environment consists of a curving boardwalk, a shelter, and other structures made of wood and concrete. Despite the art center’s plans to demolish the work, the court’s decision has paused these plans for now.
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Elara Voss, graduated from the Royal College of Art in London with a Master’s in Fine Art. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and installation art, exploring themes of nature and human interaction. Elara’s works have been featured in several group exhibitions across Europe, and she is currently working on her first solo show.