Art Worlding: Planning Relations

This book explores the relational theory of 'art worlding' as a way of understanding our organic continuity,re-orienting the art-planning relationship in recognition of art practice as a mode of inquiry and way of knowing. It traces public art as practice and integrates artistic practice within planning research,inspired by John Dewey's classical pragmatism. It offers a new paradigm for the field of public art and art and planning practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate connections between artists, planners, and engineers, exploring the profound relationships they establish with and within the materials of our environment. By employing the relational theory of "art worlding," the author presents a novel approach to understanding our organic continuity. Through a series of captivating "sculptural ethnographies" that vividly depict the processes of artistic creation and practice in urban and rural contexts, the author re-shapes the art-planning relationship, recognizing art practice as a mode of inquiry and a pathway to knowledge. This methodological innovation seamlessly integrates artistic practice within the realm of planning research, offering a fresh perspective on the field of public art. Drawing inspiration from the classical pragmatism of John Dewey, the fieldwork conducted illuminates the immense opportunities that arise from the art-planning relationship in comprehending relational continuity across diverse scales. This groundbreaking work introduces a new paradigm for the field of public art, as well as for art and planning practice more broadly.

Art Worlding: Planning Relations will captivate sociologists, social anthropologists, artists, art scholars, urban and rural planners, urban regeneration specialists, art and ecology enthusiasts, curators, public art practitioners, and cultural management professionals alike. Its insightful exploration of the interplay between artists, planners, and engineers fosters a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with the natural world and offers valuable insights into the role of art in shaping our urban and rural landscapes.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367495695