Sunday, October 28, 2007

"Culture in Action took the entire city of Chiago as its stage and 'focused on the active partisipation of residents in diverse communities in the creation of the artworks.' " (Kwon) This is true in the case of Haha and the volunteer group Flood. They created a garden for those suffering from AIDS/HIV. This garden was planted with special plants that contain agents for preventing cancer, called a hydroponic garden. Once finished, the garden looked great and worked as a soothing atmosphere for both those who were effected and the common person. The garden changed function from "beauty to service and back again." It was seen as a public form of art that everyone could enjoy, but it also functioned as a remedy for those who suffer from HIV/AIDS.

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