The Art of Common Space looks at the basic premise of 'public space' and asks if there still exists a space we can call 'common'
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'What is common space in our
21st Century multi-cultural society?' |
The Art of Common Space is a new programme of commissions, events and an international online network which aims to generate new thinking and influence the development of our common spaces through creative exploration.
Drawing on the historic term of 'the commons', The Art of Common Space looks at the basic premise of 'public' space and asks if there still exixts a space which we can call 'common' - an essential space that through its use, facilitates the celebration and bringing together of individuals from the diverse cultures that constitute our modern society.
The Art of Common Space provides unique opportunities for artists, creative professionals and public realm specialists to explore new ideas for creative public realm development by considering the use and reality of our common and public spaces, as both physical and social sites. It also provides new opportunities for a diverse audience to engage with the issues of ‘common space’.
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Current Projects >
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The Energy Cafe |
Siphonophora |
Being in Common |
| Simon Faithful traces the Meridian Line across the UK. View the first episode of his film here > |
Pilot Publishing (Amy Plant and Ella Gibbs) invite the public to participate in the construction of their off-grid Energy Cafe > |
Usman Haque and Rob Davis have created small devices to record and observe in one of Gunpowder Park's lakes > |
Artists studio, Proboscis will explore what 'Being In Common' means across cultures > |
The programme is delivered through four main strands: Dialogues, Experience, Mapping and Research & Development, with art works and events based in Gunpowder Park and partner locations throughout Greater London.
This extensive programme is commissioning new work by artists Simon Faithfull, Rob Davis and Usman Haque, Pilot Publishing and Proboscis to explore the common space in our 21st Century multicultural society through experimental site specific projects at Gunpowder Park; and in collaboration with New York based organisations CivWorld and Demos,
The Art of Common Space is producing a series of dialogues with international cultural, political and religious leaders.
The Art of Common Space programme is curated and produced by Landscape+Arts Network Services. |
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For specific details of the current programme, please download The Art of Common Space Programme Poster:
For further background information please download the The Art of Common Space Vision Book which details the vision and aims for this extensive programme:
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