Mathieu Wellner, our friend and interviewer of mono.kultur #22, will give an introduction to Ai Weiwei’s work as an architect in Graz tonight. Don’t miss it!
Although Ai Weiwei had already successfully realized more than 60 different building projects, three years ago, he and his team Fake Design decided to take on no further commissions. They had come to find the process of official authorization and the waste of creative energy invested in unrealized projects to be too frustrating and disappointing. They have sometimes made an exception, but then they decided to accompany the undertaking in a different way – to curate it.
And indeed: As a showcase for democracy and diversity, architecture can also encourage debate. Especially in China.
6pm: commented walk through the exhibition Ai Weiwei with Mathieu Wellner, Kunsthaus Graz, meeting point in the lobby. The exhibition is open from 5-7pm with free admission.
7pm: lecture, Haus der Architektur Graz
