Art Dad Doesn't Like

37: Smog is a Girl's Best Friend


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Smog has long been the enemy of art - seeping into gallery spaces and threatening the masterpieces housed there, the omnipresence of smog even contributed to the National Gallery of London's move from Pall Mall to its current location in Trafalgar Square. But what if art itself could clean up our filthy air? This week we discuss Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde's 'Landscape of the Future' project, and its core element: the smog free ring. Does a cube of condensed smog make for a better gift than a diamond? What smoke-related domestic disasters has Dad caused? Listen to this episode to find out! See images here!

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Art Dad Doesn't LikeBy Elizabeth Harris