LIFE INSIDE-OUT AN INFLATABLE SPACE: HOW ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES CAN BE DIFFUSED IN A CITY THROUGH DESIGN AND PLAYFULNESS

Carraz René, Merry Anna, Antoniou Veronika, Hadjichristou Yiorgos. 22nd May 2015 What is public space:

 ‘True public space is recognised as being accessible to all groups, providing freedom of action, temporary claim and ownership’ (Francis, 2012)

 Many Theoretical definitions but two dimensions emerge: ownership and usage

Lack of Public Spaces in

Occupy the buffer zone’ movement Sprawl Of The Cafeterias, Bars, And Restaurants

Old City, Nicosia by Night Public space: 512 vs 2418

Carraz and Antoniou (2015) Quality of Cypriot Public Spaces

Quality of Cyprus Nicosia Limassol Larnaka Paphos Public Spaces in your City Negative 18% 17% 14% 27% 21% Neutral 43% 48% 35% 47% 43% Positive 37% 34% 50% 32% 27% Do not 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% Know Use art to turn to turn the world inside out? (JR)

REGENERATE PUBLIC SPACES THROUGH ARTISTIC AND PARTICIPATIVE ACTIONS GREEN URBAN LAB ‘Fuskopolis’ at Nicos BOCCF Giant Inflatables In The City

 Catalyst for Social Interaction

 Opportunity to Rediscover Public Space

 Attraction of the Public (87%)

OPPORTUNITY 87%

Fouskopolis Events How To Create Successful Public Art Experiences: Some Metrics

In order to engage communities with public art and cultural events, design projects must be displayed in an:

Effortless Surprising Accessible Way

7 dimensions for Creating a Successful Public Art Experience An Ephemeral Experience

Limassol Castle Kaimakli Nicosia Fast and Direct Onsite Assembly Fast and Direct Onsite Assembly

Larnaca Castle Modular - Nature

Limassol Castle Modular - Interactivity

Limassol Castle Modular - Artistic Interactivity

Mathieu Devavry & Charlotte Kirschner, Kaimakli Nicosia Attraction - Use of Bold Colour

Limassol, Castle Attraction - Playful and fun

Limassol Castle

Bedestan, Nicosia