Lost space renewal: interactive graffiti exhibition for negative urban public spaces

Abstract

Under the trend of intensive and refined land use and with the popularity of graffiti culture, this paper attempts to find strategies for using graffiti culture as a medium for renewing negative urban spaces. In my final work of master, I have produced the following main outputs. 1Collated and analyzed the development of graffiti culture 2Organized and analyzed the relevant points of negative public space in the city 3Conducted interviews with graffiti artists and curators 4Conducted a questionnaire survey on public participation in graffiti exhibitions 5Conducted an interactive graffiti exhibition design. In my design, I not only curated the exhibition, but also made micro-renewals to the urban space, such as adding a sunken plaza and a skate park. 6Graffiti exhibitions are representative and adaptable, and can be widely used in various regions and countries. The exhibition frame can be 3D printed and made of light concrete, a cheap material, to achieve good results and can be recycled repeatedly. The public participation perspective of various civic cultural activities is a good medium to activate I believe that in the near future, more and more regions will start graffiti exhibitions outdoors to drive urban vitality.