for art to serve social imagination, it has to be organised in ways that allow time for it to be absorbed and adapted, so that it becomes an act of co-creation rather than just an act of consumption or an enjoyable way to pass the evening.15 If it is only an object for the passing gaze, then it is, perhaps, bound to fail. Experiences that are

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The arts have been shown to reduce crime, bringing safety and vitality to neighborhoods and community engagement to young residents. The presence of public art installations in neighborhoods can help reduce firearm-related police incidents