The response from our participants has been merely positive. Right from our inaugural Wandertag, we began to cultivate a dedicated following, a kind of fan base that has steadily grown with each event. What's been truly meaningful to both the artists and myself is the inclusive nature of this engagement. We were keen not just to connect with the art world but also to forge bonds with the residents of the neighborhoods we explored. During our guided tours, it was especially gratifying when local residents joined in. These encounters often led to captivating conversations as people shared stories and observations about their beloved neighborhoods.

What resonated most with our participants was the unique blend of discovery - of uncovering a new area or sight - coupled with witnessing how our artists interacted with and responded to these spaces through their art. There was always an element of surprise, whether it was the people encountering the artists for the first time or discovering aspects of the neighborhood they hadn't noticed before. We also received exceptional feedback about our guided tours. Since the artists and I collaborated on selecting experts of various fields - historians, philosophers, astronomers - to lead these tours, we offered a diverse range of voices discussing art and the neighborhoods. This variety made each project truly distinct.

However, in the realm of public art, reactions from passersby can be quite varied, as expected. I often emphasize that public spaces aren't inherently romantic or universally open and free. They're often highly regulated, either privately or publicly, which means obtaining numerous permissions to bring our projects to life. Furthermore, my experience has revealed that only when you introduce artwork into public spaces do you discover the complex web of ownership and territorial dynamics that exist. We once encountered teenagers removing our artwork from a park, claiming it as their hangout spot and feeling disrupted by these new artistic additions. Our art projects frequently challenged and reshaped the very identity and use of these spaces.

But there were also heartwarming stories. Neighbors approached us with love for the artwork and a deep curiosity about the project's purpose. In some cases, through dialogue and mediation like with the teenagers in the park, not only did they embrace the artwork, but they also promised to protect it for the remainder of its display. This underscores that public spaces are, at their core, arenas for communication and negotiation. It's precisely this aspect that I find personally rewarding, even though it can be demanding and exhausting at times.