South African sculptor and painter James Delaney speaks to the residents during his official opening his public art installation, at the Killarney Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana)
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal sculptures change the mood of its gritty and sometimes dangerous neighborhoods.
