Hacking the City: How to Reclaim Our Public Spaces Without Waiting for Permission (By Buujuman)

A piano was installed without authorization in the Hall Vasarely of Montparnasse station in Paris, where a stranger played Chopin, moving travelers. The article explores the concept of 'hacking the city,' inspired by Henri Lefebvre's right to the city, and cites the global initiative 'Play Me, I'm Yours' by Luke Jerram, which placed pianos in streets of over 65 cities. It calls on citizens to reclaim urban space without waiting for permission from authorities.