From canvas to concrete: the power of storytelling in Milan’s street art
Milan wanted to bring together artists with local people to devise large-scale murals using the name of each area of the city. The varied artworks are also designed to.
What role does the Helsinki Model play in diversifying arts and culture across the Helsinki neighbourhoods?
The Helsinki Model is a model for participatory local cultural work aiming to increase the accessibility of culture for all the inhabitants of the city.
Culture without boundaries: ‘Virada Cultural’ extends to the fringes of São Paulo
The Covid-19 pandemic amplified the inequity of access to cultural provision, with the closure of venues, reduced mobility around the city, and unequal access to digital platforms. The municipality.
Sydney’s bold al fresco programme pays off: culture thrives in the open air
The state government held a Summer Summit with the City of Sydney and other stakeholders to discuss ideas to re-ignite Sydney’s economy and encourage more people to visit, eat,.
A new tune: policymakers collaborate with the live music scene to future-proof the sector
With music venues closing, the live music community in Edinburgh needed support to enable a thriving live music scene and encourage a more supportive environment for live events.
Preserving heritage: communities in San Francisco their cultural identities
Communities are collaborating with the City to help preserve the cultural and social fabric of San Francisco's historic neighbourhoods.
How the Buenos Aires neighbourhood ‘Abasto’ shaped its cultural renaissance through community collaboration
The cultural landscape of Buenos Aires was significantly impacted by the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly affecting independent cultural organisations that were already structurally vulnerable prior to the pandemic. Abasto, a.
Street symphonies and art alleys: Taipei makes culture accessible to all
"Culture in the Alley," supports hyper-local performing arts events, and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum's "Culture on the Move," which focuses on the localised use of museum collections. Both.
Herzog & de Meuron elevated Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie to global prominence
How Hamburg created landmark concert hall The Elbphilhamonie within an existing heritage building, creating a new iconic focal point for the city's cultural scene.
Bruce Lee’s former residence and the cultural revival of Yongqingfang district in Guangzhou
The Yongqingfang district boasts a wealth of heritage but was gradually deteriorating. A unique development model is enabling micro-renovations to preserve this historical neighbourhood.