Public art as a driver of change: exploring its socio-political impact in the modern era

Abstract

This article explores the socio-political impact of public art installations. It interprets impact indicators, describes public art as a result of socio-political transformations, reveals the characteristics of national identity through public art, studies public art during war, and compares the symbolism of public art installations across different countries. The research employed a descriptive methodology, including literature analysis, visual and document analysis, theoretical assessment of impact indicators, historical and comparative analysis, and content analysis. The findings demonstrate that public art is a crucial cultural phenomenon that shapes collective memory, national identity, and cultural heritage. The study identifies various types of public art and highlights the growing popularity of digital and multimedia art. It also distinguishes impact indicators of public art installations and proves that public art plays a vital role in stimulating socio-political transformations, shaping cultural identity, advocating for positive change, increasing civic engagement, and addressing social justice issues. The research emphasizes the short-term and long-term effects of public art installations and pays special attention to their role during wartime.