We Are The Clouds: Blending Interaction and Participation in Urban Media Art

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Autori principali: Guljajeva, Varvara, Sola, Mar Canet
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author Guljajeva, Varvara
Sola, Mar Canet
author_facet Guljajeva, Varvara
Sola, Mar Canet
contents Since the early 2000s, cultural institutions have been instrumental in reshaping public spaces, fostering community engagement, and nurturing artistic innovation. Central to these initiatives are audience interaction and participation concepts, yet their definitions and applications in urban media art remain nebulous. This article endeavours to demystify these terms, examining the distinct characteristics and intersections of interactive and participatory art within urban contexts. A particular emphasis is placed on artworks that harmonise both elements, exploring the motivations and outcomes of this synthesis. The case study of We Are The Clouds serves as a focal point, exemplifying how strategic integration of interaction and participation can enhance community connection and reinvigorate public spaces. Through this analysis, the paper underscores the transformative power of urban media artworks in redefining neighbourhood experiences, empowering local voices, and revitalising the essence of public realms.
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spellingShingle We Are The Clouds: Blending Interaction and Participation in Urban Media Art
Guljajeva, Varvara
Sola, Mar Canet
Human-Computer Interaction
Computers and Society
H.5; J.5
Since the early 2000s, cultural institutions have been instrumental in reshaping public spaces, fostering community engagement, and nurturing artistic innovation. Central to these initiatives are audience interaction and participation concepts, yet their definitions and applications in urban media art remain nebulous. This article endeavours to demystify these terms, examining the distinct characteristics and intersections of interactive and participatory art within urban contexts. A particular emphasis is placed on artworks that harmonise both elements, exploring the motivations and outcomes of this synthesis. The case study of We Are The Clouds serves as a focal point, exemplifying how strategic integration of interaction and participation can enhance community connection and reinvigorate public spaces. Through this analysis, the paper underscores the transformative power of urban media artworks in redefining neighbourhood experiences, empowering local voices, and revitalising the essence of public realms.
title We Are The Clouds: Blending Interaction and Participation in Urban Media Art
topic Human-Computer Interaction
Computers and Society
H.5; J.5
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.13883