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A South African artist hopes vibrant sculptures make parks more welcoming in a city known for danger
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South African sculptor and painter James Delaney speaks to the residents during his official opening his public art installation, at the Killarney Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal sculptures change the mood of its gritty and sometimes dangerous neighborhoods. Over the past decade, Delaney has designed more than 100 sculptures for The Wilds Park in Johannesburg.