Public Art is a contentious subject. It is the most visible art form and therefore is an easy target. But how do they come to appear in our public spaces? This lecture tracks the development of public art over the last century and looks at various examples to see why are some loved and others loathed. It also explains the process of procurement from the initial commissioning to the production and installation. Drawing from his own experience and using case studies Arts Society lecturer David Worthington will take us through this process and try to show why we are all richer with the presence of art on the streets.