Galeria urbana da praça Maria Firmina: a arte urbana como estratégia para revitalização de espaços públicos

Abstract

The paper adresses urban art as a public expression that transcends traditional exhibition spaces, such as galleries and theaters, and manifests itself on the streets, allowing people to appreciate it in their daily lives. More than just an aesthetic aspect, urban art, which includes graffiti and muralism, embrace elements of theater, music, and dance, constituting a new way of communicating with the city and a manner of capturing and expressing reality. Graffiti, in particular, is an artistic expression present in various cities, used as a form of expression. by artists and as a form of political and social protest, establishing a significant connection with communities. However, its origin in suburbs and its association with black and Latino communities led to its marginalization, being considered vandalism for being carried out in public spaces. Aiming to desmystify this negative perception, the urban revitalization emerges the project called Galeria Urbana da Praça Maria Firmina. This initiative seeks to revitalize the square located in the Camboa neighborhood in São Luís, which presents several structural problems, transforming it into an open-air gallery. The project aims to create spaces dedicated to art exhibitions, promoting encounters between residents and local artists, and highlighting urban art as a valued and representative form of expression for the community. The thesis adopts an exploratory approach, using qualitative research methods such as literature review and field data collection through open interviews. It also employs Gordon Cullen's Serial Vision methodology to identify focal points in the project. The objective is to analyze the population's perception of urban art and its visual and socio-cultural impact in São Luís, contributing to the appreciation of this form of artistic expression. Thus, considering both the theoretical research and the architectural project presented, it is expected that the proposal will have a positive impact on the local community, revitalizing the area and providing a space for various forms of art in the city of São Luís.