ACERVOS URBANOS: A PAISAGEM COMO GALERIA DE ARTE - uma cartografia de Campo Grande (MS)

Abstract

In this dissertation, we explore the idea of cartography beyond conventional maps, proposing an approach that connects with art and everyday life. Cartography, traditionally associated with the physical mapping of cities, is expanded to include affective and cultural elements, reflecting not only geography but also the relationships and feelings that constitute urban spaces. Based on theories by authors such as Amorim (2010) and Girardi (2007), we highlight cartography as a creative and dynamic process linked to art and philosophy, rather than just a technical representation of space. We also address the cartography of Campo Grande, specifically the West zone, reflecting on how urban spaces and their conflicts are represented through manifestations such as graffiti and murals. Instead of viewing these elements as vandalism, we propose that they be seen as part of the cartography of a city in constant movement, representing a form of popular and peripheral art. Our research is inspired by a vision of cartography as a dynamic field, reflecting the constant interaction between us, the researchers, and the territory, as highlighted by Costa (2014). By integrating the idea of cartography with art and culture, we propose a new way of looking at the city, constructing maps that are not limited to representing borders but which, as Martin-Barbero (2004) asks us, can be used to "create new paths" and discover different relationships with space. Cartography is presented, therefore, not as an end, but as a continuous and multifaceted process, capable of challenging the traditional view of urban spaces and their cultural dynamics. We explored the history and main characteristics of Campo Grande, MS, comparing the experiences of the center and the outskirts, considering the art present in these places and how artistic creation relates to time and space. For this purpose, we utilized the research proposals of the authors Moretti (2003) and Zaidler (2014). Finally, we present the conclusions of our research, which include the creation of maps of some areas of the city, organized not just around streets, shops, and other locations, but as a representation of a city that thinks based on the art contained within it.