16 april 2014

Reading Bobić (viii)

Klarestraat, Arnhem, april 2014. Foto: Robert van der Kroft
"The shopkeeper or greengrocer would often temporarily occupy the sidewalk with their displays and baskets full of colourful products of nature. The sidewalk will become an extension of his shop, but at the same time it will become a part of the street setting. In the end, no one will complain about their business purposes, although their activiteies penetrate into the public domain. In this manner, people are laying claim on certain territory, believing it is their right to do so and in such a way they can protect their domain. If it is well done and well maintained, passers-by will have some positive visual experience without noticing the territorial skirmishes that are taking place."

Between the Edges - Miloš Bobić
ISBN - 90 6868 364 0