Kaupunki leikkikenttänä: Kriittisen leikin ja kaupunkitilan vuorovaikutteisuus Turku365-taidehankkeessa

Abstract

Urban space offers various kinds of opportunities for play and recreation. The relation between playing andthe city can also be seen in a more interactive way as many artists, activists and city dwellers are using playfulactivities and games to redefine their everyday urban environment. In this article, I explore the case studyof Turku365 art project to identify different possibilities and problems of urban play in the production of amore versatile public space. By using the concept of critical play, I will give examples of how playful practiceshave been utilized in Turku365 project as a means to understand and use the city in an alternative way