Running the City: Why Public Art Matters

Place making and inhabitation, Felicity Fenner’s current curatorial research interests, are the focus of this title which should intrigue artists, the public and policy leaders. Both Australian and international activity-based and pop-up art actions are profiled in the thoughtfully referenced text, providing insight into the intention and affect of contemporary artists whose work is inspired by the environment as well as collectives that respond directly to space – transforming it long term or temporarily with diverse approaches such as running, cycling, architecture, and guerilla gardening. ‘Running the City’ presents a new way to think about ‘home’ and the paths we cut day-to-day.