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Unbuild Together: Archaism vs. Modernity

Unbuild Together: Archaism vs. Modernity

Venice: Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation / Marsilio Arte, 2023
Curator
Karl Fournier, Olivier Marty, Jean-Baptiste Carlet, Sophie Berghezan
Artist
El Mehdi Azzam, Miza Mucciarelli, Emine Gözde Sevim
Editor
Faysal Farthi
Abstract
Documents Uzbekistan's participation in the 18th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, 2023, curated by Studio KO. The project examines the ancient earthen qalas — defensive fortresses of Karakalpakstan dating to the Khorezm civilization — through collaboration among architects, artisans, and students at Ajou University in Tashkent, exploring the material history and contemporary potential of brick and clay construction, presented as installation, film, scale model, and photography.
Language
en
Format
Book
Geography
Uzbekistan
Subject
Architecture, Ethnography
Exhibition
Unbuild Together: Archaism vs. Modernity, Uzbekistan National Pavilion, Arsenale, 18th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia (2023-05-20/2023-11-26)
Pages
120
ISBN
9791254631447