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The Pinata Factory installed a number of "Altarventions" through out the wealthy northern suburbs of Chicago. The Altars were created by over 50 Chicago youth from Humboldt Park and South Chicago neighborhoods that have been plagued by one of the most violent years recorded. These paper mache installations aim to remind people who are not faced with the reality of the violence in Chicago everyday,that the need to address this epidemic has never been more pressing. photos here http://picasaweb.google.com/manilikecheese/Altarations#5418292861293732066The Pinata Factory installed a number of "Altarventions" through out the... more
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http://current.com/items/89808133/pinata_factory_chi_town_street_installs_for_good.htm
some more info on this video that was put up this morning
The overpass at Grand Avenue (Chicago) and the underpasses at North Avenue, Sacramento Boulevard and Logan Boulevard and 90-94 have some new residents: dozens of piñatas stuffed with emergency blankets. They're part of "a one-time community based sculptural installation organized in collaboration with arts organizations throughout Chicago, a high school art classroom on the South Side, and a number of Chicago artists."http://current.com/items/89808133/pinata_factory_chi_town_street_installs_for_good.htm... more
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Chicago artists released hundreds of paper mache piñatas stuffed with space blanket made at 3 temporary factories. The factory aims to draw attention to the issue of homelessness and the spaces (in this case highway underpasses) that used to act as shelter before they were fenced off/in.
The piñatas are the output but are far less important than the community and awareness brought about by the process of manufacturing. Over 100 Chicago area youth, more than 40 community members, and volunteers helped to create, install, and document this project. Here are some pictures gathered throughout the 2 years the factory was in "business" http://picasaweb.google.com/manilikecheese/PinataFactoryChicago artists released hundreds of paper mache piñatas stuffed with space... more
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