Flight Deck
Don鈥檛 think of your next flight delay as an inconvenience. Think of it as an opportunity to peruse fine works by some of the nation鈥檚 leading artists. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is home to $6 million in commissioned paintings, sculptures, and mosaic floor medallions. At Love Field in Dallas, a modernization project is transforming the airport into another place to see outstanding art. recently hosted 鈥淔light Deck: Public Art at DFW and Love Field鈥� showcasing the airport displays. The exhibit featured established art as well as models of forthcoming work intended for both locations. 鈥淧ublic art humanizes the public space and makes it more inviting,鈥� says art Professor Benito Huerta, who curated the exhibit. 鈥淭he airport is the first impression for visitors to the Metroplex, and the art gives that impression depth as to the diversity of ideas, expression, and culture within our community.鈥�