7 Controversies That Shaped the Debate About 9/11 Art

ARTINFO
By Ben Davis

World Trade Center Cross

NEW YORK - No work of "9/11 Art," in fact, seems complete without some commentary on how it fails or does disservice to the true nature of the tragedy — though, of course, this true nature varies depending on who is doing the commentary. ARTINFO summarizes some of the most notable episodes in art's relation to the tragedy, and how these controversies have entered the public debate about the meaning of September 11, 2001: (1) Tribute in Light; (2) Koening Sphere; (3) Tumbling Woman; (4) The Struggle Against World Terrorism; (5) Moving Memories; (6) Drawing Center; and (7) World Trade Center Cross. [link]