Artists Engage Controversy


Kendal Henry is an artist and curator who specializes in public art. He learns about each location he works in through his interactions with people, and incorporates a listening process to his approach that makes each one of his projects specific to the desires of the populations they represent. Henry has done a variety of site-responsive projects in the United States, Europe Russia and Asia.  Check out Kendal’s profile.

  • How can creativity engage controversy?
  • Is art a medium that specifically incites controversy?  
  • Is it the responsibility of artists to inspire dialogue?

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