This study examines the profound impact of artistic interventions on urban cultural identity in modern China. With the accelerated urbanization, the cultural identity of Chinese cities is in constant transformation, straining between tradition and modernity, local and global. Art acts as a bridge between traditional culture and modern aesthetic trends, as well as social changes, expressed through installations in public spaces, architectural design, street art and performative art. The study's findings suggest that art helps urban dwellers rethink and appreciate their cultural roots while promoting acceptance of diversity and modernity. By analyzing the connection between art practice and the reconstruction of urban cultural identity, the authors hope to contribute to further study of the cultural and social functions of art in the context of urban development. The study uses an interdisciplinary methodological approach that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis. Major methods include case stages of artistic interventions in Chinese cities, comparative analysis of urban transformations, and content analysis of cultural and artistic practices. Data are derived from field studies, expert interviews, and analysis of secondary sources. The study examines the role of art in shaping China's urban identity amid urbanization. Unlike previous works, the emphasis is made on artistic interventions as a mediator of cultural change. Street art, installations, architectural design and performance in reconfiguring the urban environment are analyzed. Art is seen as a tool for social inclusion, memory preservation and adaptation to global challenges. The author pays special attention to his role in gentrification, industrial heritage and creating new meanings of the urban environment. The work reveals the functional role of art by rethinking its impact on social cohesion, cultural resilience and local-global interaction. This opens up new perspectives for urban studies, cultural policy and China's creative industries.
TSeyu Yan (Sun,) studied this question.