We are pleased to present the latest edition of the Journal of Public Space featuring an editorial by RMIT’s Dean of Fine Art, Professor Kit Wise; a selection of works by MA (Art in Public Space) Alumni Jessie Stanley, Jody Haines, Dan Goronszy, Benjamin Cittadini and RMIT PhD Graduate Rushdi Anwar. This edition has been edited by Luisa Bravo CEO of CitySpaceArchitecture in Bologna, Adjunct Professor Maggie McCormick and MA (Art in Public Space) Program Manager Fiona Hillary.

This issue will be launched at the 10th World Urban Forum, in Abu Dhabi, at the Urban Library, with Professor Ralph Horne, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation for the College of Design and Social Context at RMIT University.

The Journal of Public Space (vol. 4, n. 4)

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Image: Sunee Yoo, The political theatre of the domestic in the Mall (detail), Manfredini Studio