For
It makes places feel unique and inspiring.
Against
It costs money that could be used for more practical needs.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Public art can help define a unique sense of place within any community.”
“It's cheap and gets people out to see it from both locals and out of towners.”
“The majority of sculpture which has gone up in my city clashes with the landscape.”
“The problem is trying to quantify how much actual good it does for the tax payers.”