Discussing the role of public art in giving a place an identity, with guest speaker Mark Osborn

In our first episode, we talk to Mark Osborn, Assistant Director of Housing at Gravesham Borough Council. About: the role of public art in giving a place an identity; why a landscape-led development is usually a more successful one; and why public art should be thought-provoking and never designed by committee. Plus: reinventing town centres, a funny story about the Flying Geese in Ashford, and the joys of getting out a sketchbook. Contact Talking Public Art Podcast: Instagram us at @artbirdsfk Linkedin connect @ FrancisKnight Ltd Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!