Culture, Creativity and Economy: Collaborative Practices, Value Creation and Spaces of Creativity

This book explores the tensions between individual and collaborative creative practices, tradition and innovation, and isolated and interconnected spaces of creativity in the contemporary creative economy. It offers insights into poorly understood practices, locations, and contexts, such as co-working spaces, creative businesses, and cultural intermediaries, and examines the nature of trans-local cultural flows, fashion, and social media and crowdfunding platforms. It is of interest to students, scholars, and professionals researching the creative economy and specific cultural and creative industries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate nuances of the contemporary creative economy, offering a fresh perspective through engaging with a series of three key tensions that emerged during the European Colloquiums on Culture, Creativity, and Economy (CCE). These tensions revolve around the interplay between individual and collaborative creative practices, the tension between tradition and innovation, and the interplay between isolated and interconnected spaces of creativity. Instead of solely focusing on specific processes, industries, or locations, these tensions acknowledge and embrace the messy and dynamic nature of the creative economy.

The individual chapters within this book provide valuable insights into poorly understood practices, locations, and contexts, such as the flourishing co-working spaces in Berlin and the rural creative ecosystems in Spain. They also explore the thriving creative businesses in Leicester and the crucial role of cultural intermediaries in fostering creative economies across Africa. Furthermore, the book delves into the intricate dynamics of trans-local cultural flows, the evolving fashion industry, and the implications of social media and crowdfunding platforms on the creative landscape.

This comprehensive book appeals to a wide range of readers, including students, scholars, and professionals engaged in research on the creative economy, as well as specific cultural and creative industries across the humanities and social sciences. Its rich content and insightful analysis will undoubtedly contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping our contemporary world.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032053301