Serra’s “Shift” Gains Protected Status in Ontario
Monday, June 3rd, 2013Richard Serra’s Shift, a series of zigzagging wall structures built along the changing elevations of the field it moves through, has been designated as a cultural heritage site in North Toronto. Voted through by the township council of King City, Ontario, the work was the subject of fierce and ongoing debate, finally pushed through by a group of concerned citizens called “Friends of Shift.” “It is especially gratifying that it was the result of the initiative of a group of private citizens who care about art.” Mr. Serra commented. (more…)



