This volume demonstrates how 73 contemporary artists from around the world respond to the challenge of creating "art in public space." Illustrations let the reader to accompany the artists on their journey from the initial idea through each phase of creation to the final realization of the project. Diverse texts - for the most part written and compiled by the artists themselves - elucidate, explain, provide background information, and entertain in a memorable and engaging way. An in-depth essay by the art historian Walter Grasskamp provides an introduction to the history and problematic of art in public space; a text by Daniel Buren calls into question the ability of twentieth century artists to work in public space and therewith for the public.