A Right to Feel Safe focusses on the spatial injustices experienced by women, girls, and LGBTQI+ communities, discussing how public art and community-led activism can engage, amplify, and reflect diverse voices within the public realm. Countless studies have highlighted the safety concerns faced by these communities in urban environments. A recent report commissioned by the Greater London Authority, Safety in Public Space: Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People, defines safety through three lenses: freedom from violence, harassment, and intimidation; usability; and sense of belonging.
Featuring artists, Sahra Hersi and Julian Prairie, the event explored how methods of co-creation and engagement can enable commissioners to better understand the needs and lived experiences of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ communities. The event was moderated by Eliel Jones, Curator (Performance and Time-based Media), Kanal – Centre Pompidou.
