Future History (2018) was a research project exploring public art in all its manifestations, and the role of an artist and collaborative practice methodologies in urban developments. Set up as an inquiry, Future History was a digital forum for public conversation, debate and sharing. Working with artists, collaborators and partners from the planning, design and arts sectors we examined best practice to support future planning policy. Future History evolved out of WERK’s cumalitive experience of working with contemporary artists in urban development settings since 2006.
With special thanks for the vox pops to Takt and artist Emily Warner for hitting the streets of Birmingham over the summer of 2018 to talk to the public - about perceptions of public space and public art.
Future History project and inquiry was led by Claire Farrell (Director & Curator WERK) and Rachel Bradley (Freelance Curator). With many thanks and gratitude to the participating artists, contributors and Arts Council West Midlands for supporting Future History