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Metaverse And Crypto Art During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bussakorn Binson Jan 2021

Metaverse And Crypto Art During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bussakorn Binson

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The situation under the COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in ones worklife and interpersonal communications due to health and safety concerns resulting in a distance and remoteness from one another. Many people managed to work at home or so called "work from home" facilitated by computing devices, the internet and software tele-communication platforms. Computing literacy has become a basic skill needed for everyone not only for communications purposes, but to create more forms of online businesses during the locked down. Creation of a virtual world, following the Second Life concept (founded by Philip Rosedale, 2007) which provides an online space …


Chinese Paradox : Where Are Chinese Monuments?, Alberto Castelli Jan 2021

Chinese Paradox : Where Are Chinese Monuments?, Alberto Castelli

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The bareness of the Chinese monumental landscape is the result of various factors, the analysis of which deserves an inquiry into Chinese modus vivendi. Daoist imprimatur and its recognition of nature’s superiority is but one. Buddhist sectarianism, Chinese fluid conception of time, Chinese iconoclasm, are phenomena that, largely, have concurred on creating a periodic tabula rasa of cultural heritage. Making sense of this is simply to recognize that artistic representations are not only metaphors for understanding social dynamics, but also a magnifying glass on the relation between people and their past.


Transformation Of The Relationship Between Neighborhood & Sociality Space And Land Use In Tripoli Lebanon, Noha Kassab Jan 2021

Transformation Of The Relationship Between Neighborhood & Sociality Space And Land Use In Tripoli Lebanon, Noha Kassab

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Prior to the technological breakthroughs of the past two decades, the relationship between neighborhood and sociality had long remained relatively stable. However, Social media and technological innovations have occasioned changes in both lifestyles and urban forms. This research takes a social perspective to analyze the urban space of the city of Tripoli across three main stages. Tripoli has been chosen because the city includes a variety of urban structures and a variety of lifestyles. This study investigates how space affects culture and culture affects spaces in urban design. First, I present three parts of Tripoli’s urban fabric, then provide an …


Repurposing Of Junk : From Household Metal Waste Into Utilitarian Assemblages, Richard Andrew Owusu Addo, Rolland Wemegah Jan 2021

Repurposing Of Junk : From Household Metal Waste Into Utilitarian Assemblages, Richard Andrew Owusu Addo, Rolland Wemegah

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This study aims at explicating the design and production processes involved in repurposing a variety of household metallic wastes into useful assemblages. The study used an art-based research approach. An assortment of household metallic wastes such as; scrap knives, spoons, forks, cooking utensils, door hinges, empty food and beverage cans as well as pieces of steel plates were used in producing the various assemblages depicted. The works were produced using various techniques including; soldering, welding, brazing, riveting cutting, drilling, bending and hammering. The research yielded a total of 34 utilitarian assemblages. These comprised; phone holders, egg holders, a food warmer, …


The Process Of Creating A Work Of Art From Sensory Integration Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities Of The Panyanukul Schools In Eastern Thailand, Tuenrudee Rugmai Jan 2021

The Process Of Creating A Work Of Art From Sensory Integration Of Students With Intellectual Disabilities Of The Panyanukul Schools In Eastern Thailand, Tuenrudee Rugmai

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The research was based on creating art together with children with intellectual disabilities. In this study, art therapy was applied along with sensory integration. The objectives are to determine the process of creating art from sensory integration of children with intellectual disabilities in order to develop model activities for art classes and explore how to develop products from artworks created by children with intellectual disabilities, which can generate income for the children and the communities. In this qualitative research, the data were collected as a volunteer in the field and analyzed to determine the process of creating a work of …


Futurism In Conceptual Textile Art : An Approach To Improving Sanitation In Ghana, William Badoe, Frederick Boamah Jan 2021

Futurism In Conceptual Textile Art : An Approach To Improving Sanitation In Ghana, William Badoe, Frederick Boamah

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Century old art movements have become relevant in modern art especially in conceptual art to address societal issues. Ghana is confronted with sanitation issues of which government interventions have proved futile in dealing with the situation. This art studio experimental study explored the philosophy concept of futurism through conceptual textile art towards sanitation improvement in Ghana. The Studio-Based research approach was employed with adoption of Aesthetico-Action Research model in generating the results. The results revealed that conceptual textile art could be used as a communicative tool through the concept of futurism as the driving force. The results proved the possibility …


Journal Policies Jan 2021

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Journal of Urban Culture Research

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