Does public art make shared spaces more inclusive or exclusive? | Royal College of Art Podcast

Описание: 00:00 Introduction
04:16 Does public art make shared spaces more inclusive or exclusive?
05:05 What is public art?
09:38 How do we think about 'risk' in relation to public art and architecture?
11:56 How do you approach creating sculpture for public spaces?
15:31 Are we doing enough to make it possible for visitors to any public space, to really engage with art in a way that is accessible, inclusive, interactive?
22:01 What role does public art play in gentrification?
25:08 To what extent do artists need to contend with the changeable nature of a city like London?
30:52 How much are we truly engaging with the art in our public spaces?
35:50 What do you think is something we can and should do to make shared spaces more inclusive?

In this episode of the RCA Podcast, RCA President Christoph Lindner speaks with artist and educator Sarah Staton and architect Liza Fior about the power of public art and architecture in shaping belonging, community, and inclusion.

They explore its power to invite connection, the challenges of gentrification, and the ways art can redefine the spaces we share.

Guests:
• Sarah Staton: Sculptor, educator, and Senior Tutor of the RCA’s MA Sculpture programme, whose permanent commissions explore how public works can foster connection across generations.
• Liza Fior: Founding partner of Muf architecture/art and Professor of Architecture and Spatial Practice at Central Saint Martins, known for award-winning projects that put community at the centre of urban design.

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