People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
By Allie Rasmus at KTVU FOX 2 News · · 1 min read
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
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