Public art is one aspect of how social spaces are defined and curated. However, what is “public art”? How is it interpreted and practiced? How can artists make their own moves to interpret and re-situate site? How do economic, political and global entities use social space as means of perpetuating social constructs, collective identity, and human behaviours? In this session, you will:
1) Hear Professor Monika Lin's experience and thoughts on social spaces and public art;
2) See student alumni projects;
3) Learn how you can have an opportunity to explore real-world locations in Shanghai through field work, as well as interpret and re-imagine a site through hands-on workshops in architectural drafting, maquette-building, and technical art. (2-week January Term Course, course dates: Jan. 6-17)