Sunday, October 24, 2010

Belgian Pavilion

'Usus/Useres' exhibit, Giardini Venice, 2010 Architecture Biennale

The Uses/Useres exhibit explores the wearing down of Architecture from the standpoint 
of those who take an interest in building materials. This collection of Architectural parts presented like a Minimalist Art show. Comprised of old building fragments such as worn wooden treads, stained carpets and desktops removed from their original context, these inanimate objects took on a life of their own, through the expression and trace of human usage. This exhibition was a highlight of the Giardini Biennale. The analysis of wear quietly but convincingly made the point that Architecture is accountable for the ecological and social consequences that lie in its wake.









 

2 comments:

  1. i do really love this one the most. Lovely shots also. Well done on putting this blog together. D

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  2. Yes, this and the Japan Pavilion was probably one of my favourites at the Biennale. I think it really translates well as an exhibition, simple yet effective!

    You have a nice blog and your project sounds interesting.

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