SCOTT MULLINS’ Post

I do believe that street art adds #value to a property. We need more #publicart, we need #art and #optimism in the streets, in the neighbourhoods. https://lnkd.in/ddW3XNH6

From California.com: Street art in Los Angeles transcends the traditional gallery space, bringing art to the public in a way that is accessible and unmediated. This democratization of art allows for a unique intersection of voices, from renowned international artists to local creatives, each contributing to the city's visual narrative. The murals, graffiti, and installations that adorn L.A.'s urban landscape are more than mere aesthetics; they are stories told on the canvas of the city itself, reflecting the dreams, struggles, and resilience of its inhabitants. The cultural significance of L.A.'s street art can be traced back to the Chicano Art Movement of the 1960s and 70s, where murals became a form of political expression and cultural affirmation for the Mexican-American community. Today, this tradition continues as street art addresses a plethora of themes, from social justice and environmental concerns to the celebration of cultural heritage and personal identity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2hh8jfm

I invite you to read this Special Issue "Street Art and Political Aesthetics in the Contested Urban Contexts," where I participated. A nice collection of essays https://lnkd.in/gqphWGqh

Why It Matters

Street Art on French Castles Problem : Historic castles are less attractive to younger generations. Solution: Revitalize these spaces with contemporary street art. Interested companies: Ministry of Culture, local authorities, renowned street artists.

MKE historic city third third ward

Art or Vandalism? For me - street art adds vibrancy and character to our urban landscapes, sparking dialogue and bringing communities together. But where do we draw the line between art and vandalism? This question is particularly pertinent given that street artists, (including Banksy and his latest additions to the built environment in London), risk facing fines up to £5,000 under the Criminal Damage Act. As a fan, I believe its ability to transform the built environment should not be overlooked. It challenges norms, provokes thought, and can turn mundane spaces into cultural landmarks. Now in the case of a Banksy the result is worth money. All of the images here are successful in my eyes. But then we must also consider the legality and impact on property owners. How do we balance creative expression with respect for public and private spaces? Would you still call it art if the artist was expressing an offensive viewpoint? #StreetArt #UrbanArt #Graffiti #Banksy #PublicArt #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #BuiltEnvironment #CreativeExpression #VandalismOrArt #CommunityEngagement #CityLife

'𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯' is a v. smart concept. Not just for 🚲 paths but also for 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Sometimes, of course, we do need signs. But all too often, signs — or improvised PostIt-style additional instructions — are indicative of poor design. If we're designing processes, systems, rules or architectures, then starting from the principle of '𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦?' is far more likely to deliver the desired outcome than having to explain it with instructions, a training course or a sign. #Compliance #BehaviouralScience

This post by Christian Hunt has sparked two immediate thoughts 💥: 1. This design approach will work less well where due to weather 🌨️conditions you can have snow-covered roads or an otherwise obstructed view of the ground. Compliance lesson: When designing your compliance system, consider the different environmental contexts your stakeholders might actually find themselves in when making decisions (the stakeholder’s decision environment and personal situation and condition). The worse the visibility 👁️ of the „obviously right“ course of action, and the more likely the decision makers are distracted, the more you might need to consider other, more noticeable pointers like signs ⚠️. 2. In a decade (?), most people could be wearing a kind of augmented reality cyber-glasses 👓. Then the question of road design vs. signposts won’t matter so much anymore; you could fully integrate it into an overlay augmented view with live animated visual clues (highlighting or outlining critical areas like intersections or other traffic participants posing a risk of collision) and context-sensitive visual and audio warnings. —- Both of these aspects are actually part of the „SIMPLIFY Compliance. For Humans“ framework I am currently cooking up. 👨🍳 1️⃣ ”S“: stakeholder view; 2️⃣ ”I“: innovation through use of technology. I have written more on #SIMPLIFY Compliance here: https://lnkd.in/d8eYMvkR