Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou14177227212021-08-03T06:28:23Z Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 Wei, Lising L. Art History Art Criticism Asian Studies Sociology Urban Planning Protest Art Art and Activism Participatory Art Public Art Social Practice Urban Renewal Housing Rights Taiwan Taipei Neoliberal City Neoliberalism Civic Participation Performance Art Graffiti Flash Mob Cooking as Protest Collaboration This dissertation examines the relationship between art and urban renewal through case studies in Taipei, Taiwan, from 2010-2013. The common use of art by artists, activists, and residents to critique neoliberal urban policies demonstrates that art can help scrutinize social systems and prompt critical reflection. The main objectives of these protest artworks are improved housing rights, equitable urban planning, and increased civic participation in policy making. The various art forms employed include sculpture, writings, graffiti, film, photography, music, dance, and performance art. The interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of many artworks is notable, and leads to a broader definition of Participatory Art as an art form that not only relies on but also can be initiated by members of the public. The case studies also illustrate that conviviality and criticality can co-exist in Participatory Art. Taiwan's art and activism for housing rights were characterized by the vigorous and persistent involvement of university students and the cooperation between citizens from dissimilar socioeconomic backgrounds. The language and imagery incorporated in the artworks produced a theatricality that was simultaneously amiable, jovial, resistant, and combative. The convivial and militant tones concurrent in these works encapsulate Taiwan's housing rights movement. These characteristics also reflect cultural elements unique to Taiwan, which were influenced by the country's colonial history. A broader and richer interpretation of Participatory Art emerges from its diverse adaptations in the featured art examples, which illustrate multiple approaches to facilitating socially-minded artistic practices through public participation. Furthermore, this research affirms Participatory Art's ability to agitate problematic dynamics in the (re)construction of cities in the globalized present. 2014 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1417722721 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1417722721 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Art History Art Criticism Asian Studies Sociology Urban Planning Protest Art Art and Activism Participatory Art Public Art Social Practice Urban Renewal Housing Rights Taiwan Taipei Neoliberal City Neoliberalism Civic Participation Performance Art Graffiti Flash Mob Cooking as Protest Collaboration |
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Art History Art Criticism Asian Studies Sociology Urban Planning Protest Art Art and Activism Participatory Art Public Art Social Practice Urban Renewal Housing Rights Taiwan Taipei Neoliberal City Neoliberalism Civic Participation Performance Art Graffiti Flash Mob Cooking as Protest Collaboration Wei, Lising L. Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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Protest Art and Urban Renewal in Taiwan: Convivial Combats from 2010-2013 |
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protest art and urban renewal in taiwan: convivial combats from 2010-2013 |
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