New York, 2025

Cultural Diplomacy — Art as a Tool in Multilateralism and Public Affairs
United Nations Headquarters
2nd - 3rd December 2025

Cultural Diplomacy — Art as a Tool in Multilateralism and Public Affairs, committed to releasing Global Public Art Initiatives on the United Nations Platform and promoting Cross-Disciplinary Academic and Practical Dialogue.

The event featured keynote speeches, thematic presentations and open dialogues under the theme of Connection—Art for the Public with invited leading scholars and experts from the international public art field and higher education institutions, as well as government officials, museum directors, and curators from cultural institutions.

Focusing on key topics such as cultural diversity and sustainable development, the conference generated and facilitated discussions on innovative artistic endeavours, the social value of art, and global trends in public art, with the aim of exploring approaches and strategies to advance the realisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Themes

Theme 1: Connection | Public Art Explores Multicultural Values

Theme 2: Co-Creation | Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Public Art

Theme 3: Action | Innovative Practices in Public Art