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FLL Airport Entrance

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Title:   Talking Vestibules
Artist:   Jim Green
Location:  

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
 Terminal 2, 3 & 4
Medium:   Digital - Sound
Year:  

2003
 
Description
As travelers pass through selected vestibules, their movement triggers a musical chime followed by an affirmative greeting or compliment such as, “...You’re looking good today...", and "...nice shoes!” The musical chimes relate to the geographical identity of the region. The greetings were inspired by voices heard in the active street life common to South Florida. A Hispanic male and an Angelo female are the voices.

 
Artist Statement
"I intend for the Taking Vestibule to create a serendipitous experience for travelers, by welcoming them with unexpected affirmative greetings and compliments. I want to create an uplifting experience and engage the public with humor and surprise. I believe public art functions best when it humanizes public space."



 

 

  
   
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Broward County Board of Commissioners - Community Services Department
Broward County Cultural Division
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