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Dany Louise reports on the Urban Ecologies seminar in Liverpool, and highlights recent projects which have successfully engaged with urban issues whilst balancing artistic aims and community involvement.
Nearly all cities of the world parade the effects of our unequal societies, where the divide between rich and poor is startlingly visible, not only on the streets, but in levels of health, educational attainment, aspirations and the ability of individuals to realise their own potential. At last, the public agenda is more willing to engage creatively with these urban issues, but what are the opportunities for art and artists to respond? Which type of structures are required to facilitate their role in the remediation of the worst effects of our 'urban ecology' and what are the conditions where creative interventions can play a significant role? These were just some of the questions explored at the Urban Ecologies seminar organised by the Liverpool Biennial of Art, that took place at the brand new multimedia Foundation for Arts and Creative Technologies (FACT) on 27 March. Six speakers from Europe and America exchanged their views and experiences of contemporary art working in urban situations and "the resultant contribution to a sense of community and citizenship". They were well chosen, with the emphasis remaining on fine art discourse rather than the more obvious...
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