Public Art. Aesthetic, Evocative and Invisible?
Date
2014-05
Authors
Harrison, Kirsten
Phasha, Potsiso
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South African Research Chair in Development Planning and Modelling, School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand together with the Johannesburg Development Agency, City of Johannesburg.
Abstract
This paper will focus on Inner City City-commissioned artworks and will explore whose reality the artworks represent in a constantly evolving and complex city and what contribution the pieces make, if any, to modifying public space3. The City’s Public Art Policy contends its objectives to be: ‘To celebrate Johannesburg’s unique character and identity and enhance the urban environment through a vibrant, diverse city-wide program
of public art.’(JDA, 2011:4). It is thus pertinent to examine whether or not city residents agree that this objective has been met. And further, should the objectives not include debate or interaction?
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Research Report
Keywords
Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public Art;
Citation
Harrison, Kirsten; Phasha, Potsiso. 2014. Public Art. Aesthetic, Evocative and Invisible? South African Research Chair in Development Planning and Modelling, School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand together with the Johannesburg Development Agency, City of Johannesburg.