The Palm Springs Public Art Commission approved a new design for the city’s AIDS Memorial Tuesday evening, featuring a “well of love” concept with three stone faces and reflective glass surfaces. However, the commission delayed a decision on allocating $65,000 for the memorial’s installation, citing concerns about setting a precedent for funding gifted artworks and the need to discuss maintenance costs.
The approval comes after a year of community engagement following controversy over the initial design. Artist Philip K. Smith III presented the revised concept, which he said was shaped by extensive public input…