The proceeds of Tower Hamlets' sale could feed into what councils do best – nurturing art, says Andrew Shoeben Any more for any Moore? Photograph: Alamy So, Tower Hamlets have decided to dispose of Henry Moore's Draped Seated Woman sculpture. While I understand the worries of those who fear our public spaces will be lessened by the sale, I think something really important has been missed from the surrounding debate. Councils play a vital role in our contact with public art. This much is obvious to anyone, whatever their profession. Indeed, without land that is under council control providing a showcase for artworks, much of our contact with public art would have to be pre-planned, involving...
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