Czech Church Revitalized with Ghostly Statues

St. George's Church in Luková, Czech Republic, revitalized by artist Jakub Hadrava's ghostlike statues, has attracted tourists and raised $26,000 for restoration by 2018, showcasing a unique blend of art and community engagement. Meanwhile, PHOTO FARM, a new photography space near Chapel Hill, offers a creative hub for artists, emphasizing documentary arts through events like the Photobook Dummies meetup focused on 'portraits'. In East Sussex, John Puttick Associates is renovating St Leonard's Church to enhance its community-oriented use while preserving its historic character, reflecting a trend towards multifunctional religious spaces. In Colorado, The Church Project, founded by Madeleine Ahlborn in an old Baptist church, aims to create an intergenerational arts center that fosters creativity within the community. Lastly, the Historic Concordia neighborhood in Milwaukee, once affluent, is undergoing restoration efforts led by residents to preserve its Victorian architecture and character, highlighting the importance of historical preservation in urban settings.