Modernism Is Frozen – Urbanism and Architecture under/after Covid-19

LEARNING FROM MODERN MOVEMENT INTERIORS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC Specialist Committee on Interior Design of Docomomo International On 27th March 2021 happened the fourth public panel discussion “LEARNING FROM MODERN MOVEMENT INTERIORS IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC” of the series Urbanism and Architecture Under/After COVID-19, subtitled “Is Modernism Frozen?”. Previously occurred the discussions “HOW DO YOU MAP MODERNISM UNDER/AFTER COVID-19”, “TRAFFIC SEEKS ANOTHER WAY” and “HOUSING FOR ISOLATING”. Panelists: Deniz Hasirci (Izmir University of Economics, Docomomo-interior-Turkey) – “Interior Hygiene: Body and Space in the Modernist Turkish Context” Milena Kordic (University of Belgrade Faculty of Architecture, Serbia) – “Body and distance: learning…

International Conference: Dialogue on Large Housing Estates – Experiences and Perspectives

Docomomo International is pleased to share the invitation for the International Conference “Dialogue on Large Housing Estates – Experiences and Perspectives”, taking place online via Zoom on 23rd and 24th April 2021. The Conference “Dialogue on Large Housing Estates: Experiences and Perspectives” is part of a Russian-Ukrainian-German research project. It will discuss the topic of living in large housing estates from an interdisciplinary perspective. A total of nine experts will speak during the event. Additional three young scientists will present their research, and during a poster-session project participants will give insights into their current research. The keynote by Dr. Sasha…

Tv Show Visita Guiada [Guided Tour] – participation of Ana Tostões, Chair of Docomomo International

Docomomo International is pleased to share the Tv Show Visita Guiada [Guided Tour], with the consultancy and participation of Ana Tostões, Chair of Docomomo International, and with the professor and researcher Walter Rossa. The episode airs today around at 10.45 pm (GMT) on RTP2 channel, portuguese television broadcast. Visita Guiada is a television and radio show about pieces of the history of Portuguese art and culture. In each episode, the program chooses a protagonist work (object, artwork, building) thanks to its exceptionality. Today’s episode is dedicated to the plan of reconstruction for the Baixa Pompalina, Lisbon. In 1755 Lisbon was…

SAH 2021 Virtual Conference

Docomomo International invites to assist the SAH 2021 Virtual Conference, taking place 13-17th April 2021. Docomomo International’s President Ana Tostões will participate at a paper session. “The SAH 2021 Virtual Conference will bring scholars, practitioners, professionals, and students in architectural history and related fields together online to share new research on the history of the built environment, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and connect with colleagues from around the world. The Virtual Conference will take place between Tuesday, April 13, and Saturday, April 17, and will include 36 paper sessions, a social hour, the SAH Business Meeting, a pre-conference workshop, keynote…

Call for Proposals: SAH CONNECTS Programs

The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) presents year-round virtual programming through SAH CONNECTS, a series of workshops, roundtables, seminars, and discussions that focus on timely issues related to the history of the built environment. The Society invites individuals and those representing SAH Affiliate Groups, publications, programs, online educational resources, chapters, and partner organizations to submit a proposal for consideration for SAH CONNECTS. The purpose of SAH CONNECTS is to allow for virtual sharing of scholarship, professional development workshops, book discussions, and other types of programs that will advance knowledge in the field of architectural history.  We welcome proposals from those who study every time period and…

Call for Papers: SESAH’s 2021 Annual Conference in Natchez, MS

The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) is now accepting paper proposals for its 2021 Annual Conference, to be held in Natchez, Mississippi, September 29—October 2, 2021.  The conference is co-hosted by Historic Natchez Foundation, Natchez National Historical Park, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Paper sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 30 and October 1. SESAH welcomes abstracts from architectural, landscape, preservation, and urban historians; independent scholars; architects; architectural theorists; museum curators; and other scholars in related fields. Submissions from graduate students in these fields are also welcome. Papers on any…

Docomomo Turkey meetings program

Docomomo International would like to share the meetings program from Docomomo Turkey  for the next months. The first meetings will be held between 18 March and 1 May 2021, and will question situations regarding various problems of the modern architectural heritage. The calendar and speakers of the meetings to be held in this context are as follows: 18 March 2021 – Thursday 18:00 – 20:00 Education & theory committee: controversial reconstruction of the modern heritage Moderators: Deniz Güner, Ebru Omay Polat Speakers: can binan, good luck tanyeli Registration link: https://itu-edu-tr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rcO6przwqHdW5cukudiouXtzbCIJ7XCEa Meeting ID: 996 7711 7071 Pass: 837330 Click to reach…

Journée d’études Docomomo France: “L’architecture du XXe siècle : reconnaître, restaurer, transmettre”

Docomomo International is pleased to share the next Docomomo France Journée d’études “The architecture of the twentieth century: recognize, restore, transmit” which will be held on April 15, 2021, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine in Paris. Due to the current pandemic, the journée will be broadcasted live on Docomomo’s France Youtube channel and Facebook page, as well as on the the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine’s ones. You can sign up for the event in order to have a reminder the day before the event by clicking here. This second…

Call for Artists – Barcelona Contemporary 2021

Docomomo International is pleased to share the Barcelona Contemporary 2021 organized by ITSLIQUID Group, that will be held in Barcelona, at Valid World Hall Gallery from June 03 to June 20, 2021. Barcelona Contemporary is a contemporary art fair that presents collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2021 edition will represent a forum for direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography art, installations, video art and live performance. Barcelona Contemporary provides artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their…

Exhibition Open Call: What is the White City?

The Projects Room hosts changing exhibitions and projects dedicated to the question “What is the White City?” Liebling Haus invites creatives from different disciplines to take an active part in the investigation, interpretation, and critique of  the concept. The room serves as a platform for alternative, dynamic research and discussion  on ways to expand and develop the idea of urban conservation, looking at the White City as a unique case study of both a World Heritage Site and a vibrant  evolving city. The Projects Room is a space for contemporary discussions about conservation, urbanism, identity, and culture in Tel Aviv….