For decades, the artist Jenny Holzer has projected phrases — often borrowed sayings — on surfaces such as building facades, ocean waves and mountains. Commissioned by the University of Chicago, the project uses 29 quotes from authors in its Core Curriculum or “great books” program, selected in collaboration with students. Many touch on weighty, also timely, issues like justice, truth and violence — including “The Cause of War Is Preparation for War” (W.E.B. When the app, which is free, is released on Monday, trucks with LED lights will drive through the city displaying many of the sayings. On Oct. 30, all quotes will become available for users to virtually project wherever they want using augmented reality technology.

Source: New York Times October 04, 2020 21:00 UTC