Reimagine, Reclaim, and Repurpose Urban Space for Justice and Healing
摘要
This chapter explores how art can transform public spaces impacted by identity-based mass violence (IBMV), addressing both acute and structural violence. It argues that regimes use urban space for control, but artistic interventions can reclaim these areas for justice and healing. Drawing on examples from Argentina, Colombia, and Bosnia, it details how art can serve as a powerful tactic for victim groups to rally support and generate empathy. Arguing that the reimagining of public space is crucial for addressing the resonating effects of IBMV, these examples demonstrate how artistic interventions can rebuild communities and promote reconciliation. The chapter reinforces art’s potential to transform public spaces into areas for justice, healing, and community rebuilding, offering restorative salves to the wounds of IBMV.