Talk:Life Cube Project

I have updated the Life Cube Wikipedia page as of 9/28/2015 to include Burning Man 2015

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Suggested Updates to Lead, Sources, and Link Cleanup

The current article appears to underrepresent the participatory nature and broader scope of the Life Cube Project, and several references appear outdated or inactive.

As I have a close connection to the project, I am proposing these updates here in accordance with Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines rather than editing directly.

1. Suggested Update to Lead Section

The lead could be revised to better reflect how the project functions and its presentation across multiple cities, based on available sources.

Proposed text:

'''Life Cube Project''' is a participatory public art installation created by American artist [[Scott Cohen]]. The project invites individuals to write personal goals and aspirations and attach them to a large-scale public structure, creating a collaborative artwork shaped by community participation.<ref name="LVSun">{{cite web |title=Before the burn: Downtown's Life Cube an inviting canvas for artists |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2014/feb/04/burn-downtowns-life-cube-inviting-canvas-artists/ |publisher=Las Vegas Sun |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref>

The project has been presented in multiple cities and formats, including installations in Las Vegas and Miami Beach.<ref name="Artburst">{{cite web |title=Hopes and dreams in the Cube |url=https://www.artburstmiami.com/blog/hopes-and-dreams-in-the-cube |publisher=Artburst Miami |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref><ref name="NWS">{{cite web |title=Life Cube Project brings interactive art to SoundScape Park |url=https://www.nws.edu/news/2019/life-cube-project-brings-interactive-art-to-soundscape-park/ |publisher=New World Symphony |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref>

Installations often incorporate local artists, public programming, and conclude with a closing ceremony in which contributed writings are symbolically released.<ref name="Artburst" />

Later developments of the project include educational outreach and continued community engagement.<ref name="StarDem">{{cite web |title=Life Cube Project creator will speak at St. Michaels Library |url=https://www.stardem.com/life/life-cube-project-creator-will-speak-at-st-michaels-library/article_0416f52e-1ec3-5ed3-9e61-45acd2a0c6db.html |publisher=The Star-Democrat |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref>

2. Suggested Addition: Artist / Background Context

There is independent coverage that may support a brief expansion of the artist section to reflect broader humanitarian work:

Possible text:

Cohen has also been involved in humanitarian efforts, including preparing meals for displaced people in Ukraine and for migrants in shelters in Ciudad Juárez.<ref>{{cite web |title=US Artist Travels to Ukraine to Cook for People in Need |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-artist-travels-to-ukraine-to-cook-for-people-in-need/7020200.html |publisher=Voice of America |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From Maryland to the Borderland, cook helps feed hundreds of migrants in Juarez on his own |url=https://kvia.com/news/2023/03/16/from-maryland-to-the-borderland-cook-helps-feed-hundreds-of-migrants-in-juarez-on-his-own/ |publisher=KVIA-TV |date=2023-03-16 |access-date=2026-03-18}}</ref>

Additional local coverage (e.g., The Star-Democrat and Talbot Spy) may also support this context if needed.

3. Reference Updates and Link Cleanup

Several existing links appear to be outdated or inactive. Suggested updates include:

Replace or remove dead links where applicable
Add current official resources:
- https://www.lifecubeproject.com/
- https://www.lifearts.com/scottcohenartist

If needed, archived versions of older references could also be used to preserve verifiability.

4. Images / Media (Optional)

There appear to be photographs of the Life Cube Project installations available on the official project and artist websites.

If appropriately licensed, these images could potentially be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and used to illustrate the article.

Notes

I have kept the language neutral and avoided promotional phrasing.
Outreach statistics and additional program details (e.g., school participation numbers, virtual installations, eBook) may be more appropriate for the body of the article rather than the lead.
I am happy to provide additional citations or adjust wording to align with Wikipedia standards.