A new public art installation proposed for Victoria has sparked debate over the merit and interpretation of city-funded artwork. The $250,000 sculpture complements an interactive sound element of First Nations drumming and singing created by the city's Indigenous artist-in-residence Lindsay Delaronde. "Just when I look at the art, it ... doesn't feel like there's a recognition of the local Indigenous context," Isitt said. (Luke Ramsey)While the elements of the artwork were debated, Councillor Marianne Alto said it's not up to the city to determine or define what is Indigenous art. "We need to be cautious about relying on our own interpretation of what reflects Indigenous art and Indigenous history and Indigenous currency."

Source: CBC News December 16, 2017 22:30 UTC