public art or public disconnect? reimagining ahmedabad’s urban experience

Ahmedabad is a city of stories—woven through its pols, markets, and riverfront walks. But pause for a second: when was the last time a piece of public art here made you stop, touch, or feel something? In a city so alive, why does much of its public art feel… distant? Our relationship with space is not merely visual or functional. It is emotional, social, and deeply embodied. Public art, when thoughtfully integrated, has the potential to act as a bridge between these layers of experience. It can invite pause, spark curiosity, and foster shared momentsamong...
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