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

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2406.13883v1
• Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:28:51 GMT
• Title: We Are The Clouds: Blending Interaction and Participation in Urban Media Art
• Authors: Varvara Guljajeva, Mar Canet Sola,
• Abstract summary: This article examines the distinct characteristics and intersections of interactive and participatory art within urban contexts. 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.
• Score: 2.3020018305241337
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: 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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