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 Cyprus 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 Paphos 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, Larnaca Castle Attraction - Playful and fun Limassol Castle Bedestan, Nicosia .