Between 2011 and 2021, public art interventions reshaped the political, social, and economic life of the City of New Haven, Connecticut, and Yale University, its dominant institution. This article examines these interventions—from graffiti on a historical monument to establishing a tent city, breaking and replacing leaded glass, and a city-wide media movement—highlighting their role in challenging urban power structures and redefining the city’s visual identity…
by Laura Macaluso
Public Art Dialogue
September 24, 2025
