Gookin, Culbreth Dis CdA Public Art

A compilation of public art bike racks in Coeur d’Alene, from Coeur d’Alene Art Commission page.

Art is subjective, of course. So for every person who protested Genesha’s presence, there was someone who praised the statue’s craftsmanship. For every person who marvels at the creativity of educational display at the wastewater treatment plant, there’s someone who thinks its a waste to spend public money to beautify something so unglamorous. “At the poop plant,” city critic Sharon Culbreth mocked at a seminar two weeks ago on where the city was dedicating money. “Some of the art in town is just childish and ugly,” Gookin said, pointing to the bicycle racks that double as art pieces on Fourth Street in midtown as examples of his personal dislike. “I think they’re a joke. I think they’re an embarrassment. Anyone who has culture and class and comes to Coeur d’Alene would say, ‘what the hell is that?’”/ Tom Hasslinger , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Do you agree with Gookin & Culbreth re: public art in Coeur d’Alene?