550 Million Dollar US Embassy Skimps on Art

by Art Fag City on August 11, 2008 Blurb + Newswire

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It’s a good thing there are people who not only are aware of American arts policies such as the one mandating 1% of the construction budget of any building be used to fund and install public art, but actually think to check that this has been full filled.   Felix Salmon notes brand-new 550 million dollar US embassy in Beijing met only 0.14% of its expected quota.

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