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Radio 4,02 Apr 2015,30 mins

360 Arts

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Jessica Lack tells the tale of one city's attempt to commission their first piece of public art for years and discovers a system heavy on stakeholders and short on artistic bravery. She calls nationwide expert witnesses to explain why commissioning public art is so much easier said than done - and why it matters, even in times of austerity. Producer: Catherine Carr A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.

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