Walking as Urban Dissent: Tokyo Case Study in ARTMargins
A new article in ARTMargins delves into walking art as a means of peaceful protest and urban critique. Titled "This is the Way: The Landmarks," the piece, written by Piotr Bujak, scrutinizes how walking can challenge various aspects of urban design, including the placement of police boxes and sanitation facilities. It emphasizes vital issues such as hygiene, safety, personal space, and individual freedoms through the lens of critical urban studies. This research is based on a case study conducted in Tokyo during the summer of 2025, supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Key facts
- Article published in ARTMargins, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 95-110
- Author: Piotr Bujak
- Project conducted in Tokyo, Summer 2025
- Part of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science fellowship
- Focuses on walking art as a tool for dissent and critical urbanism
- Juxtaposes police boxes and public toilets
- Explores themes of hygiene, rest, safety, and body control
- Published by MIT Press with DOI 10.1162/ARTM.a.368
Entities
Artists
- Piotr Bujak
Institutions
- ARTMargins
- MIT Press
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan