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102 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,085 Public Spaces through Art papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • long-term effects of shared-street design - cross-cultural comparative studies to provide valuable insights into global shared-street design

    Geo-Semiotic Analysis of Shared Streets in Urban Historical Districts: The Case of Jiefangbei, Chongqing, China · 2024 · DOI

  • A limitation of this study is the inability to accurately sample the population structure of the Jiefangbei commercial district, preventing more adaptable conclusions.

    Geo-Semiotic Analysis of Shared Streets in Urban Historical Districts: The Case of Jiefangbei, Chongqing, China · 2024 · DOI

  • The debate about whether street art represents an artistic activity. The tension between traditions and modern art. The need for strategies to attract tourists to the area.

    Street Art as Tropical Heritage in Semeling: Emplacing Rural Tourism in Kuala Muda District, Malaysia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a single case study of Pasar Santa, Jakarta. The study relies on qualitative data and may not be generalizable to other contexts.

    Visual Semiotics of a Transforming Creative Market: Decorative Diversity and Visual Branding in Pasar Santa, Jakarta · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of more accurate simulation techniques for complex postures. The exploration of new funding channels and investment strategies. The refinement of talent development systems to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals.

    Research Report on the Activation of Grotto Mural Dance and Digital Protection in China Based on the Research of Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi in 2025, Shanxi Media College and Shanxi Film Academy · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a systematic approach to the activation and digital protection of grotto mural dances. The need for a cross-institutional data platform and open-source approach. The requirement for a balance between preservation and innovation.

    Research Report on the Activation of Grotto Mural Dance and Digital Protection in China Based on the Research of Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi in 2025, Shanxi Media College and Shanxi Film Academy · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the impact of graffiti on social cohesion and community development. Future research can investigate the use of graffiti in other educational institutions.

    Artistic Expression in Graffiti: Enhancing Campus Aesthetics’ Through Innovative Mural Graphics Towards Community Engagement · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the potential of graffiti in enhancing campus aesthetics and promoting community engagement. The need for a framework for the design and execution of large-scale mural paintings.

    Artistic Expression in Graffiti: Enhancing Campus Aesthetics’ Through Innovative Mural Graphics Towards Community Engagement · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing corporatisation of digital storytelling narrows public discourse and prioritises profit over diversity. The need for non-commercial, socially engaged media production. The importance of protecting and expanding publicly funded storytelling in an era of digital privatisation.

    Art as a Catalyst for Global Citizenship: The National Film Board of Canada’s Approach to Societal Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the centre Bang's approach to other regional development contexts. Studies can investigate the long-term impacts of forest bathing on mental and physical health.

    Art et créativité collective en région boréale : le cas de KM3, un projet ancré dans le territoire, le patrimoine et sa communauté · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the concept of territory and its relation to artistic creation. It highlights the need for a holistic approach to examine the territory and its dynamics.

    Art et créativité collective en région boréale : le cas de KM3, un projet ancré dans le territoire, le patrimoine et sa communauté · 2026 · DOI

  • The current concept of cultural heritage is inadequate for street expressions like graffiti. There is a lack of recognition of graffiti as a form of cultural expression.

    Grafite mural e patrimônio cultural em São Paulo: omissão ou inadequação? · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of considering the cognitive needs and consumption preferences of tourists of different age groups - The challenge of enhancing the cultural connotations and aesthetic qualities of Duan inkstones

    A Semiotic Study of Duan Inkstones as Tourist Souvenirs from the Tourists' Perspectives · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of consideration for the cognitive needs and consumption preferences of tourists of different age groups - The limited practicality of current Duan inkstone tourist souvenirs

    A Semiotic Study of Duan Inkstones as Tourist Souvenirs from the Tourists' Perspectives · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on gentrification, which often overlooks the experiential and affective dimensions of urban change. The research highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the cultural consequences of regeneration and gentrification.

    Blackpool Reverie · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the implications of the findings for art education, curatorial practice, and cultural policy. It could also investigate the role of media in shaping visual identity in other cultural contexts.

    Kazachstano ir Lietuvos vizualinė tapatybė skaitmeninėje medijų erdvėje: simbolis, atmintis ir medijų kodų režimai · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how visual identity is generated in contemporary digital media. It highlights the need for a comparative analysis of symbolic strategies in contemporary art from different cultural contexts.

    Kazachstano ir Lietuvos vizualinė tapatybė skaitmeninėje medijų erdvėje: simbolis, atmintis ir medijų kodų režimai · 2026 · DOI

  • The redefinition of public spaces and the emphasis on their aesthetic and cultural values have necessitated new approaches in contemporary design practices. There is a need for innovative strategies that enable the reconceptualisation of public spaces.

    Integration of Industrial Design into Art Installations: An Approach to Enhancing the Appeal of Public Spaces · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the proposed approach to curatorial practices in different contexts. It can investigate the impact of community-based ecological education programs on artistic practices. Future research can develop new artistic strategies that address ecological issues and the climate crisis using the concept of compost as a metaphor.

    Wystawiennictwo kompostowe i jego przykłady na polu sztuki · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the way artistic practices engage with local communities and non-human actors. It identifies a need for new approaches to curatorial practices that address ecological issues and the climate crisis.

    Wystawiennictwo kompostowe i jego przykłady na polu sztuki · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should address audience reception and how it relates to the construction of institutional meanings in public communication. The study's methods can be applied to other cultural artefacts to examine how designers contribute to the construction of institutional meanings in public communication.

    Designers as institutional mediators: multimodal meaning-making in Sri Lankan postage stamps · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how designers negotiate institutional briefs, cultural expectations, and personal aesthetic judgement. The limited application of Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA) to small-format, state-issued media.

    Designers as institutional mediators: multimodal meaning-making in Sri Lankan postage stamps · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could apply the paper's framework to the study of other films that explore the concept of the sacred. Further study could examine the ways in which the concept of the sacred is constructed in different cultural and historical contexts. Additional research could investigate the relationship between the concept of the sacred and other cinematic techniques, such as sound and color.

    Sacred Architecture and Sacred Time in Andrei Tarkovsky's Cinema · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the concept of the sacred in cinema, which has focused primarily on the iconographic repertoire of the sacred. The paper aims to address this gap by examining the materiality of space, the intensification of time, and bodily/sensory experience.

    Sacred Architecture and Sacred Time in Andrei Tarkovsky's Cinema · 2026 · DOI

  • further study on the impacts of riverfront modification on water quality and biodiversity, - investigation of region-specific socio-economic dependencies on riverfront modification

    Human imprints on global riverfronts · 2026 · DOI

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