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Pedestrian Drama is a site-specific public art work by American artist Janet Zweig, located on the east end of Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] The artwork consists of a series of mechanical flaps, like signage associated with public transportation, that present animated narratives.[2] The mechanical flap displays are installed on five kiosks on existing light poles.[3]

Pedestrian Drama
Artist	Janet Zweig
Year	2011 (2011)
Type	kinetic sculpture
Location	East Wisconsin Ave. and North Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°2′21.258″N 87°54′0.037″W
Owner	City of Milwaukee

The $300,000 work was commissioned by the City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Department of Transportation.[1] Zweig collaborated with 200 local actors, film makers, and fabricators throughout the process of creating the work.[2]

The site of Pedestrian Drama, near Northwestern Mutual, connects Milwaukee's lakefront with downtown.

Zweig is based in Brooklyn, and she is primarily a public artist. Pedestrian Drama is her first art commission in Milwaukee.

See also

• 7:11AM 11.20.1979 79°55'W 40°27'N

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