Abstract
Discourse analysis is a common approach in qualitative research. This paper explores Foucauldian discourse analysis as a beneficial approach in examining public art making process within the context of urban renewal. Reflecting on my own experience of designing and utilizing a Foucauldian approach that is guided by Michel Foucault’s concepts of power, knowledge and subjectivity, the paper explains the rationale behind using a Foucauldian discourse analysis approach in examining public art making in the City of Sydney. The paper concludes by advocating Foucauldian discourse analysis as a useful method for public art making research. A main finding associated with this advocacy is the ability of the Foucauldian discourse analysis approach to unfold the individual practices of the people involved in the process of making public art as practices that could open channels for experimenting and exploring new practices and knowledge in the public domain of city spaces.
Presenters
Rana ShakaaVisiting Faculty, Architecture, Art and Design, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
The Arts in Social, Political, and Community Life
KEYWORDS
PUBLIC ART MAKING PROCESS, URBAN RENEWAL, INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE, SUBJECTIVE PRACTICE
