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Photo by Amitava Sarkar
“Givens Swims” “Givens Swims” featured the everyday movement of the people who swim at and maintain the pool. From neighborhood teens to community elders, the story of Givens Pool was told by the people who have long worked, lived, and played around this historic place. As part of “Givens Swims,” artists Cindy Elizabeth and Ernesto Hernandez created temporary installations at Givens Pool. In collaboration with Forklift Danceworks’ performances, their art work brought in additional community stories. Commissioned through the City of Austin Art in Public Places program, this collaboration and creative research connects My Park, My Pool, My City to a permanent artistic work at the future renovated Givens Pool. 38 Austin Parks and Recreation
