Approaching (Left-Behind-)Places through Geography and Art
In what ways can knowledge from the social sciences and contemporary art relate to and complement one another? – This Public Exploration brings together geographer Rachel Franklin and visual artist Verity-Jane Keefe. Both have worked with and about places and communities described as ‚left behind‘.
In discussions about urban and regional development, ‚left-behindness‘ is associated with densification and socio-spatial centralisation. The term has also gained attention in policy debates. However, it is often unclear how well it reflects the complex realities of peripheralised places and communities.
What approaches and methods are needed to understand these realities? How can the experiences and perceptions of local residents be included? What impact can more nuanced knowledge have on policymaking?
Building on talks by Rachel Franklin and Verity-Jane Keefe, this event will stimulate discussion about how quantitative data, participatory approaches and artistic processes can complement each other
This event will take place in English.