A Study on Exploring the Relationship Among Public Art, Urban Space, and Human Society
Abstract
This study examines how public art, as an integrated entity of spatial practice, cultural representation and social responsibility, reconstructs the relationship between urban space and human society. Based on Lefebvre's theory of space production and Merleau-Ponty's embodied cognition theory, through comparative analysis of representative cases including the Jewish Museum Berlin and the CONSCIENCE installation in Stockholm, the research reveals the tension between aesthetic, ethical and commercial dimensions in public art. Ultimately, this research underscores public art’s significance as a catalyst for societal reflection and transformation. It calls for ethical frameworks that prioritize heterogeneous narratives and participatory co-creation, ensuring public art remains a vital medium for spatial justice, cultural dialogue, and collective identity in evolving urban landscapes.
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