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Four major art projects for new KCI terminal revealed
The first of four major art projects for the new single terminal airport at KCI have been revealed.
More than 1,000 artists from around the world submitted inquiries after Kansas City announced an international search for artists. The city said the four works of art were chosen because they either reflected the wonder of travel or Kansas City history. The budget for artwork at KCI’s new terminal is $5.65 million. Kansas City’s single-terminal airport is expected to open on budget and on time in early 2023. “The fact that we’ve been through a pandemic over the last year and yet this project remains on time, on schedule, and on budget is a testament to the good work of the team,” said Justin Meyer with the KC Aviation Department. You can see the renderings of the art projects in the gallery below. Entitled "Molten Swing" Entitled "The Air up There" Entitled "Ornithology" Entitled "Fountain of Resonance" "Molten Swing" looks kind of like a mosaic dog or cat to me, it might look cool though but not sure what to make of it at this point. "The Air up There" simply looks like some lights on the ceiling, again it might look better when you're actually there I hope. "Ornithology" reminds me of those attacking creatures in the Pitch Black movie. You just knew one of the artwork they chose would have a WTF moment and this is it. "Fountain of Resonance" I approve of this one. Thoughts? https://fox4kc.com/news/art-projects...inal-revealed/ |
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04-29-2023, 05:24 PM | #271 | |
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Southwest just restored service to pre pandemic levels. What exactly do you think is going to happen? Are people going to stop coming to and from Kansas City? |
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04-29-2023, 05:40 PM | #272 | |
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The number one air traffic to KCI is freight just the way it is. Sad for a city steeped in airline history but KC and city hall in a nutshell lost that along with the racetrack and all that went in around it. |
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04-29-2023, 05:44 PM | #273 |
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On budget? The one billion airport that ballooned to nearly 2 bil.
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04-29-2023, 05:46 PM | #274 | |
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This downward spiral you are speaking of is news my friends actually involved in the operation of the airport day to day. Food and beverage places anywhere always overhire early and cut back from there that is just how that business goes. Look, it is fine that you have hated this project from the start but no need to make things up. |
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04-29-2023, 05:54 PM | #275 |
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You are literally HALF A BILLION dollars off.
Did you get harmed as a child in a new airport when you were young? What happened to make you feel so compelled to make things up out of thin air. https://www.kcur.org/news/2023-02-02...t-opening-date |
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04-29-2023, 05:55 PM | #276 | |
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Who is this airport expert? name them so I may laugh. |
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04-29-2023, 05:57 PM | #277 | |
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Kansas City have gotten more for the money they agreed upon to spend...
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04-29-2023, 06:07 PM | #278 |
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You just posted about the dishonesty of KC and City Hall. The voters voted for a 1 billion airport and you let the airlines con you into more. Like I said and have said you're not going to see Southwest or any other airline fulfill that promise. They are not paying for our airport as soon as it's not profitable those gates will be barren.
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04-29-2023, 06:11 PM | #279 | |
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I won't even begin with the overhead problems on climate control and construction costs that went and will go into that decision but do you think 99% of people buzzing through an airport to get on their next flight even care? What KC does effects me about as much as billay's sex life so my interest lies more in the WTF led you to that decision as opposed to personal attachment. I honestly with nothing but the best for the new KC airport. Last edited by Otter; 04-29-2023 at 06:16 PM.. |
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04-29-2023, 06:27 PM | #280 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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I imagine some people would be pissed if it looked just as dreary and outdated as the old airport with people bitching along the lines of "$1.5 billion and they couldn't even make it look nice?!?!" I've been in a lot of airports and have walked by a lot of art and what not... I still remember Atlanta's glowing tunnels from when I was there ~15 years ago. It didn't change my life, but I assume didn't bankrupt Atlanta and probably makes people smile for a minute. |
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04-29-2023, 06:30 PM | #281 |
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One thing that I will mention about art is that it can serve as a waypoint or meetup spot, which is important in a place like an airport. Plus, it's better for morale than wandering through some sort of East Germany concrete block structure built at the lowest bid. As human beings, we no longer dwell in the primeval forest, so we need to have some type of beauty in our environment.
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04-29-2023, 06:36 PM | #283 | |
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04-29-2023, 06:41 PM | #284 |
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It is funny getting involved in an art at the airport conversation with a person who lives in Denver. The art the stories and urban myths behind the art at DIA are absolutely wild.
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04-29-2023, 06:50 PM | #285 |
Would an idiot do that?
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