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How to Revive a Neighborhood: With Imagination, Beauty and Art

by Theaster Gates

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Artist Theaster Gates discusses how he transforms abandoned buildings and spaces on Chicago's South Side into centres for community and culture.

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Gates demonstrates how art can be infrastructure for community transformation, not just decoration.

— Stella Barnes
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Urban Regeneration Community Art Place-making
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How to Revive a Neighborhood: With Imagination, Beauty and Art
  • Author Theaster Gates
  • Year 2015
  • Publisher TED
  • Type Video
  • Themes 3 topics
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