Wasted space : performance, public space, urban renewal and identity.

摘要: This research aligns performance and socially engaged art practices with the current process of urban renewal re-definition identity in the inner-western Melbourne suburb Footscray. It enacts a sustained public project, sited central Footscray, that utilises socially engaged to interrogate social spaces Footscray develop methodology for implementation as part renewal process by engaging rhythmic iterations everyday life order produce fluid story space. The analytical component this surveys theoretical concepts production space practice through key works Henri Lefebvre Michel de Certeau. interrogates proliferation their role in creating contemporary identities work Claire Bishop, Shannon Jackson, Nicholas Bourriaud Alan Kaprow. The creative comprises program observational, participatory, actions are documented and contextualised artists Miranda July, Francis Alys, Hans Haacke project Mass Observation.