Street Art: Between Discourse and Action in Public Space
Street Art: Between Discourse and Action in Public Space

Summary/Abstract: This article explores street art as a dynamic socio-cultural phenomenon, situated at the intersection of social discourse and action in public space. Our analysis demonstrates that street art transcends a simple aesthetic manifestation. It functions as a complex platform where critical, political, and subversive messages materialize through concrete interventions in the urban environment. We will examine how the act of creating street art, often anonymous and unauthorized, represents a discourse on power, property and the right to the city, transforming mundane walls into visual forums. The article details how the unexpected interaction of the public with these works generates continuous dialogue and how the ephemerality of many works contributes to a discourse on urban impermanence and cultural resistance. In conclusion, we argue that street art is a transformative force that re-signifies public space, becoming a vital barometer of collective tensions and aspirations.

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