This research is based on placemaking as a participatory approach to the design of public space, with particular attention to its artistic declinations. Starting from a reflection on the role of public art in urban regeneration, the thesis investigates how creative interventions can contribute to building inclusive and socially sustainable places. Through an interdisciplinary perspective combining urban planning, art, and social studies, the study focuses on the case of Superkilen, an urban park in Copenhagen’s multicultural district of Nørrebro. Acclaimed for its symbolic installations and the representation of over 60 cultures, Superkilen is critically analysed to highlight the tensions between aesthetics and real participation.