Public art encounters: art, space and identity

Public art is produced and 'lived' within multiple, interlaced and contested political, economic, social and cultural-symbolic spheres.

This lively collection is a mix of academic and practice-based writings that scrutinise conventional claims on the inclusiveness of public art practice.

Contributions examine how various social differences, across class, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, ability and literacy, shape encounters with public art within the ambits of the design, regeneration and everyday experiences of public spaces.

The chapters richly draw on case studies from the Global North and South, providing comprehensive insights into the experiences of encountering public art at a variety of scales and realms.