Street Art in Aveiro: City Walls as Dialogic Spaces of Collective Memories and Identity

Simões, Anabela Valente

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“…In times of war, art, especially socially engaged art, becomes a tool that serves new and usually different purposes pursued by its creators than in peacetime. This is because it becomes a way of showing the truth about the battles (Rolston 2018), or an element of constructing an appropriate image in an effort to win public sympathy for political decisions taken by the state (Rolston 2018;Goalwin 2013); it is used as a form of support expressed to those caught up in armed action, to build national identity and memory (Simoes 2023;Hołda 2020). In such circumstances, artists can be witnesses, interpreters, historians of war, and those who protest most loudly against it (Kukiełko-Rogozi ńska 2021).…”

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Socio-Educational Impact of Ukraine War Murals: Jasień Railway Station Gallery

Perzycka-Borowska,

Gliniecka,

Kukiełko

et al. 2023

Arts

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Exploring the role of public art in conveying complex socio-political messages, this article investigates the multifaceted socio-educational impact of 32 murals representing the war in Ukraine, located in Jasień Railway Station, Gdansk, Poland. Employing an interdisciplinary research approach, the study combines critical theory and visual communication methodologies to uncover the deeper messages conveyed by these thought-provoking murals. The analysis encompasses six diverse perspectives—historical, personal, ethical, cultural, technical, and critical—leading to the identification of six distinct mural categories: (1) resistance and hope, (2) family and courage, (3) suffering and death, (4) torturers and the oppressed, (5) animals, and (6) idyllic. The study underscores the significance of murals as a public art form for symbolically communicating social, cultural, and political events while introducing novel interpretations and expanding visual communication possibilities. Furthermore, this research demonstrates the potential of interdisciplinary approaches in exploring the intricate relationships between public art and the messages they convey, showcasing their capacity to shape public opinion and foster dialogue.

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Socio-Educational Impact of Ukraine War Murals: Jasień Railway Station Gallery

Perzycka-Borowska,

Gliniecka,

Kukiełko

et al. 2023

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Street art and place-making of villages: examples of Italian painted villages

Bruni,

Rauhut Kompaniets

2024

JPMD

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Purpose This study aims to discuss the contribution of street art projects to the place-making of villages and the effects it generates for local stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework is developed based on the main characteristics of the place-making process, street art, creative place-making, as well as place identity, revitalisation and regeneration. This framework defines a set of thematic categories for the qualitative content analysis of online information, e.g. websites, media and blog posts, as well as in-depth interviews with local stakeholders. Findings This research presents the contribution of street art in place-making involving citizens, local businesses and international artists in a collective act to preserve local identity and revitalise and regenerate villages. Research limitations/implications The research is focused only on villages. Cities are not considered in the research. Practical implications Street art projects provide villages with several opportunities, such as stimulating place regeneration and revitalisation, giving new shape and decoration to neighbourhoods and streets and attracting visitors and business. Moreover, street art is commonly used to communicate local history, culture, traditions and social and political facts, helping places to vehiculate their identity and their messages to the next generations. Street art is also used as a part of a place branding strategy. Social implications The village gets the opportunity to exploit the street art value proposition to stimulate the restocking of the place, if the primary stakeholders of the place are ready to invest in the new place identity giving trust to the street art project. Originality/value Street art projects contribute to the place-making of villages. They are used to communicate place identity, fostering cooperation between local stakeholders and economic and social development.

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Well-Being and Dispositional Hope in a Sample of Portuguese Citizens: The Mediating Role of Mental Health

Velez,

Marujo,

Charepe

et al. 2024

EJIHPE

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In our pursuit of a fulfilling and contented life, the study of well-being has emerged as a fundamental field of research. Higher levels of well-being are associated with better mental health outcomes. Individuals with better mental health might possess the personal resources necessary to set and pursue meaningful goals, maintain positive expectations, and overcome adversities. We aim to explore the positive relationship between well-being (hedonic, psychological, and social) and dispositional hope. We suggest that mental health acts as a mediator in this relationship, since improved mental health can create a conducive environment for the development and maintenance of dispositional hope. Data were collected using an e-survey through social media during the last quarter of 2022. The hypothesis of this study was tested using mediation analysis. The sample was composed of 471 participants (85.4% female) with a mean age of 47.72 ± 11.86 years. Participants were mainly workers (88.6%), followed by pensioners (6.8%), university students (2.5%), and unemployed (2.1%). Results revealed that well-being was positively and significantly associated with dispositional hope. Additionally, well-being presented a significant and positive relationship with mental health, which, in turn, also presented a significant and positive relationship with dispositional hope. Finally, using the Hayes process macro for SPSS, we found that mental health mediates the relationship between well-being and dispositional hope. Our findings reinforce the conceptual frameworks that consider well-being and mental health as key contributors to a resilient and optimistic mindset. Interventions that aim to cultivate positive affect, facilitate personal growth, and foster supportive social environments might help improve mental health outcomes.

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Street Art in Aveiro: City Walls as Dialogic Spaces of Collective Memories and Identity

Cited by 3 publications

References 47 publications

Socio-Educational Impact of Ukraine War Murals: Jasień Railway Station Gallery

Socio-Educational Impact of Ukraine War Murals: Jasień Railway Station Gallery

Street art and place-making of villages: examples of Italian painted villages

Well-Being and Dispositional Hope in a Sample of Portuguese Citizens: The Mediating Role of Mental Health

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