A SCULPTURE is to be created outside the city council's new headquarters by the company behind major artworks along the M8 and inside the Scottish Parliament.
A shortlist of artists to design the £100,000 sculpture is about to be drawn up by Art in Partnership, the firm responsible for the controversial giant horn next to the M8 and the Temple at Tyre sculpture Leith Docks.
The public art commissioning agency has now been put in charge of selecting an artist to reflect the city's vision of "Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital".
Artists from all over the world are expected to compete to design the landmark structure in front of the £50 million East Market Street headquarters.
Oh dear - will the city fathers never learn? This is Edinburgh. We don't do culture, especially when the cost falls on the council taxpayer. And to make matters worse:
City culture leader Councillor Ricky Henderson today said he hoped the judging panel would come up with a "thought-provoking and off-beat" design.
No, no and thrice no. It will end in tears...
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