“Aunties” by Fitgi Saint-Louis. Courtesy of NYC DOT

New York City has commissioned five vibrant pieces of art, one in each borough, to enliven public spaces. On Wednesday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced plans for temporary, site-specific pieces through the agency’s Community Commissions initiative. The projects range from sculptures to asphalt murals, including “Public Access” on Staten Island, “Aunties” in Manhattan, “Limes” in Brooklyn, “Weaving the Future: A Vessel of Water, Roots, and Community” in the Bronx, and “About a Living Culture” in Queens.

Launched in 2008, Community Commissions is a cornerstone of DOT’s Art initiative, which partners with community-based organizations to commission artists to create temporary, site-specific pub

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