Out there! Art in the public realm, powered by PechaKucha

Following the launch of our latest publication ‘Public London: Activating the City’, this PechaKucha showcases exemplar projects which engage the public realm through arts and culture.

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking PechaKucha talks, following the launch of our latest publication 'Public London: Activating the City', where speakers will share their recent projects that aspire to bring communities together through a series of public art commissions.

Public London celebrates various projects across the city which have effectively activated the public realm by transforming streets into vibrant spaces. These initiatives showcase artistic diversity and cultural activation, bringing joy to local squares and open areas.

As we reflect on some of these recent initiatives, the presentations will delve into topics regarding the impact of different forms of public art, its transient nature and how can we ensure the public realm stays as a space of creativity. This event offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of art, community, and urban development. As we rethink the public realm through the lens of the arts, we'll explore how public art serves as a catalyst for connection, well-being, and social change.

The format, PechaKucha (ペチャクチャ), was devised in Tokyo in 2003 by the English architect Mark Dytham and has turned into a massive global celebration of design, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. The format makes presentations concise, keeps things moving at a rapid pace and holds its audience.