How do artistic and cultural activities interact with urban dynamics? This first volume of the book offers a cross-disciplinary and in-depth exploration of the arts in the city by examining the issues of spatial agglomeration, narratives, and spillover effects surrounding the presence of the arts in urban spaces. It develops a theoretical approach based on the concept of the scene to move beyond the “creative city” model. An essential tool for understanding the links between art, culture, and urban development, intended for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of culture and urban planning.

How do artistic and cultural activities interact with urban dynamics? This first volume of the book offers a cross-disciplinary and in-depth exploration of the arts in the city by examining the issues of spatial agglomeration, narratives, and spillover effects surrounding the presence of the arts in urban spaces. It develops a theoretical approach based on the concept of the scene to move beyond the “creative city” model. An essential tool for understanding the links between art, culture, and urban development, intended for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of culture and urban planning.