Sobre el territorio: prácticas artísticas socialmente comprometidas

Abstract

In contrast to traditionally held views, the new genre of public art represents a variation on the formal approaches of the past and the respective references to place. Concerned with investigating and participating in social motivations and situations, it takes up a position outwith what is traditionally understood as art and, in particular, any conventional notion referring to the idea of public sculpture. These new proposals radically alter the idea of art in the urban space as they do not seek to be a physical reference, signal or dialogue with the environment but an integrating component of public confrontation, shared by the community in which it is located. Based on this perspective, my proposal is essentially focused on the work of Carme Nogueira, one of the most representative artists of a trend that lends a critical eye to the public space.