Abandoned House Becomes 'Before I Die' Wall of Dreams. This wall asks a question. What's important to you? What do you want to do before you die? What's on your bucket list? In New Orleans, an abandoned house has been converted into a community art project, harnessing the power of crowds without the electricity of computer-based social networking. What would you write on the "Before I Die" wall? Before I die, I want to ... The project is essentially an old, graffiti-marked structure recycled into a big chalkboard. Some folks who've signed it are thinking of actions to help the planet. On second thought, maybe this does use the electricity of social networking, minus the electrons.
The "Before I Die" wall is a creation of Candy Chang, "a public installation artist, designer, urban planner, and co-founder of Civic Center who likes to make cities more comfortable for people." The house is in her neighborhood.
As Chang describes it, "Before I Die transforms neglected spaces into constructive ones where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around us."
If you're in NOLA, you'll find this at the corner of Marigny and Burgundy streets. It may not last for long, which is a good thing. The home was recently purchased and will be renovated, Chang reports.
