‘Good New – Women in Architecture’ Exhibition Opens in Montreal
Montreal: On the occasion of Design Day, the Centre de design de l’Universit© UQAM in collaboration with the MAXXI Museum in Rome and the Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal are presenting the exhibition ‘Buone Nuove – Women in Architecture’, running from today until 6 April.
According to Ansa News Agency, this exhibition explores the contributions of women and collectives led by Italian, Canadian, and international women architects who have enhanced the quality of modern and contemporary design. It serves as a source of inspiration for new generations of architects.
The exhibition is divided into several sections. One of the key sections, Histories of Italian Women Architects, is curated by Pippo Ciorra, Elena Motisi, and Elena Tinacci of the MAXXI Museum in Rome. This section highlights the work of 21 women who have significantly influenced the field of architecture, featuring pioneers from the 20th century such as Lina Bo Bardi and Gae Aulenti, along with representatives of newer generations.
Another section, Practices in Italy, showcases the significant projects by six international female architects who have made notable contributions to Italian architecture in the 21st century. This includes works by Zaha Hadid, Liz Diller, and Kazuyo Sejima. Additionally, a section curated by Louise Pelletier of UQAM University highlights projects by female architects from Qu©bec known for their excellent work, along with a section on Canadian female architects who have worked outside Qu©bec.
There is also a section curated by Federica Sala that focuses on the design creations of post-World War II pioneers, such as Gae Aulenti, Nanda Vigo, Anna Ferrieri Castelli, Franca Helg, and Cini Boeri.
The exhibition features a timeline that documents the most significant achievements of women in architecture over the past 100 years, emphasizing the local and global socio-political contexts.
The public is encouraged to engage with the exhibition by submitting images and texts, which will be displayed as exhibition postcards, allowing supporters of women in architecture to express their views.