Public Art and Other Ruptures
History · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-4805 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This seminar course engages with critical theories and practices in contemporary art, public space and place. It investigates how people make meaningful connections with communities and places through art. This exploration is grounded in night festivals/exhibitions such as Nuit Blanche (Toronto, Paris, Sydney) and large-scale public art installations in major cities which have been pushing the boundaries of public and private spaces. This course reflects on key concepts in critical race theory, feminist, anti-oppressive and collaborative methodologies.
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Department Permission Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.