INCLUSIVE SCIENTIFIC AND ARTISTIC ENVIRONMENT. THEORETICAL MODEL AND APPLIED STRATEGIES
Keywords:
Social Inclusion, Creative Environments, Urban TransformationAbstract
This article explores the connections between culture, art, climate change, and social issues, analyzing their impact on artistic creativity in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Plovdiv, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, was designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city’s transformation focuses on establishing it as a European cultural, ecological, and smart city. This evolutionary process is based on a combination of traditions and the development of new contemporary models rooted in science, ecology, and inclusion.
The article presents successful practices that highlight the role of art in improving the quality of life and promoting inclusion, while simultaneously advocating for environmental preservation and the return to ecological habitats for urban residents. Additionally, it explores the development of inclusive environments outside of traditional settings for creative and scientific endeavors.
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