The Routledge Companion to Art in the Public Realm

This companion provides a comprehensive overview of public art worldwide, exploring themes such as activation, social justice, memory, identity, and ecology through a multidisciplinary approach. It highlights international artist projects and is relevant to scholars in contemporary art, art history, urban studies, and museum studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive companion provides a thorough exploration of the world of public art, spanning a wide range of disciplines. It is structured around four distinct themes: activation, social justice, memory and identity, and ecology, with a final chapter that maps significant works of public and social practice art across the globe from 2008 to 2018. The thematic approach highlights the similarities and differences in the recent globalisation of public art practices, while the multidisciplinary focus enables a consideration of the complex outcomes and consequences of such practices, as they engage diverse disciplines and communities and impact a broader audience beyond the traditional art world. The book will showcase an international selection of artist projects that exemplify these themes.

This book will appeal to scholars in contemporary art, art history, urban studies, and museum studies, as it offers a valuable insight into the evolving landscape of public art and its impact on society.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562465