Abandoned spaces in the city: appropriation and reinterpretation

Abstract

This article addresses the issue of abandoned spaces in the city and explores the possibilities of intervention and appropriation of these locations. The aim is to broaden the theoretical discussion on the subject by presenting examples of interventions in urban spaces that encourage new ways of inhabiting the city. The work is divided into three main parts. Firstly, it reflects on the presence of abandoned architectures in urban spaces and the importance of art and education in the process of re-signification and the experiences that arise from this encounter. Next, different types of interventions and appropriations of these places are identified. Finally, cases of interventions that emerge from non-hegemonic, collective, and/or artistic practices are presented, seeking to reactivate the spaces in an organic manner. In conclusion, the fundamental role of art and culture in the processes of re-signifying urban space is highlighted as promoters of new ways of inhabiting and reflecting upon the city.