There are many different forms of public art ranging from sculptures and murals to projections and performances. Other Spaces Projects takes a particular interest in an artwork's engagement with a specific site.
In our site consultations, we begin by examining the social, cultural, and bioregional stories that give meaning to a site, determine how an artwork would function, and the extent to which it could be integrated into a rich tapestry of local, regional and international significance. In our research, we have located five distinct types of public art and they are as follows:
TYPES OF PUBLIC ART
5 different approaches to art in the public realm
MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS
This is the most traditional form of public art. Its primary purpose is to commemorate, recall, remember and memorialise.
MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS
It is a form of mark making on the landscape which does not necessarily respond to the site.
MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS
An historical event is referenced in the commissioning of a statue or sculpture to memorialise an individual or historical narrative
MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS
These are permanent structures, usually sculptures, that are installed in public spaces to commemorate significant events, individuals or groups.
ORNAMENTS & DECORATIONS
These are decorative elements added to a public space to beautify it. Examples include sculptures, murals, fountains, and other decorative elements.
ORNAMENTS & DECORATIONS
These are decorative elements added to a public space to beautify it. Examples include sculptures, murals, fountains, and other decorative elements.
TEMPORARY & EPHEMERAL
These are public artworks that are temporary in nature, such as installations, performances, and exhibitions. They are often designed to engage the public and create a dialogue around a particular issue or topic.
TEMPORARY & EPHEMERAL
These are public artworks that are temporary in nature, such as installations, performances, and exhibitions. They are often designed to engage the public and create a dialogue around a particular issue or topic.
SITE-ORIENTED & SITE-RESPONSIVE
These artworks are created specifically for a particular site and take into account its physical, cultural and historical context. They respond to the specific location and are designed to interact with the surrounding environment.
SITE-ORIENTED & SITE-RESPONSIVE
They respond to the specific location and are designed to interact with the surrounding environment.
SITE-ORIENTED & SITE-RESPONSIVE
These artworks are created specifically for a particular site and take into account its physical, cultural and historical context.
POLITICAL & COMMUNITY BASED
These artworks are often created to address political or social issues, or to celebrate a particular community or culture.
POLITICAL & COMMUNITY BASED
They are designed to engage the public in a conversation around a particular issue or topic and to promote awareness and understanding.