Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces

Urban art, particularly graffiti, has the potential to transform city environments and enhance cultural identity, yet its integration into placemaking strategies in Malaysia remains underexplored. This study examines how graffiti art can be effectively incorporated into placemaking efforts to enhanc...

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Main Authors: Jenyen, Chan, Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117389/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117389/1/117389.pdf
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description Urban art, particularly graffiti, has the potential to transform city environments and enhance cultural identity, yet its integration into placemaking strategies in Malaysia remains underexplored. This study examines how graffiti art can be effectively incorporated into placemaking efforts to enhance urban spaces and foster community engagement. Despite its potential to foster cultural diversity and community dialogue, negative perceptions and lack of strategic frameworks hinder graffiti's acceptance as a valuable architectural element. This research aims to bridge this gap by developing comprehensive strategies and methods to integrate graffiti into placemaking initiatives. By exploring the connections between graffiti art and placemaking elements, the study seeks to transform urban spaces and enhance cultural identity in Malaysia. Expected results include improved urban aesthetics, increased community participation, and a stronger sense of local cultural identity. The study's contributions lie in providing actionable methodologies for leveraging graffiti art to create vibrant, inclusive public spaces in Malaysia.
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spelling upm-1173892025-05-19T04:53:36Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117389/ Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces Jenyen, Chan Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Urban art, particularly graffiti, has the potential to transform city environments and enhance cultural identity, yet its integration into placemaking strategies in Malaysia remains underexplored. This study examines how graffiti art can be effectively incorporated into placemaking efforts to enhance urban spaces and foster community engagement. Despite its potential to foster cultural diversity and community dialogue, negative perceptions and lack of strategic frameworks hinder graffiti's acceptance as a valuable architectural element. This research aims to bridge this gap by developing comprehensive strategies and methods to integrate graffiti into placemaking initiatives. By exploring the connections between graffiti art and placemaking elements, the study seeks to transform urban spaces and enhance cultural identity in Malaysia. Expected results include improved urban aesthetics, increased community participation, and a stronger sense of local cultural identity. The study's contributions lie in providing actionable methodologies for leveraging graffiti art to create vibrant, inclusive public spaces in Malaysia. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-07 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117389/1/117389.pdf Jenyen, Chan and Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa (2024) Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 619-633. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/24011/Exploring-Graffiti-Art-as-a-Catalyst-for-Placemaking-in-Malaysian-Urban-Spaces 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i12/24011
spellingShingle Jenyen, Chan
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
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title Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces
title_full Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces
title_fullStr Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces
title_full_unstemmed Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces
title_short Exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in Malaysian urban spaces
title_sort exploring graffiti art as a catalyst for placemaking in malaysian urban spaces
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117389/1/117389.pdf