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'''Giovanna Borasi''' (born 1971 in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]) is |
'''Giovanna Borasi''' (born 1971 in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]) is Director of the [[Canadian Centre for Architecture]] (CCA) in [[Montreal|Montreal, Quebec]], Canada since 2020.<ref>{{cite news |first = Alex |last = Bozikovic|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and-architecture/article-the-canadian-centre-for-architectures-next-director-wants-to-bring/|title=New director of Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal aims to broaden audience reach, starting with documentaries| date = 11 September 2019 | publisher=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=27 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = CCA Board of Trustees | publisher = Canadian Centre for Architecture| url = https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/31829/board-of-trustees|accessdate = 27 April 2020}}</ref> She first joined the CCA as Curator for Contemporary Architecture in 2005. Borasi was educated in architecture, and has worked as a writer and editor in addition to her curatorial activities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Borasi, Giovanna|url=http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2007140758/|website=WorldCat Identities|publisher=OCLC Online Computer Library Center|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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==Curatorial work== |
==Curatorial work== |
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Giovanna Borasi’s exhibitions and related books explore contemporary issues and reflect her interest in alternative ways of practicing architecture. Exhibitions curated and co-curated by Borasi at the Canadian Centre for Architecture specifically address how environmental, political and social issues are influencing today’s built environment: |
Giovanna Borasi’s exhibitions and related books explore contemporary issues and reflect her interest in alternative ways of practicing architecture. Exhibitions curated and co-curated by Borasi at the Canadian Centre for Architecture specifically address how environmental, political and social issues are influencing today’s built environment: |
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* Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture (2011, with [[Mirko Zardini]])<ref>{{cite web |
* Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture (2011, with [[Mirko Zardini]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/3178/imperfect-health-the-medicalization-of-architecture|title=Imperfect Health|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* Journeys: How Travelling Fruit, Ideas and Buildings Rearrange our Environment (2010)<ref>{{cite web|title=Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment |
* Journeys: How Travelling Fruit, Ideas and Buildings Rearrange our Environment (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/3053/journeys-how-travelling-fruit-ideas-and-buildings-rearrange-our-environment|title=Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli (2010, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web |
* Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli (2010, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/2864/other-space-odysseys-greg-lynn-michael-maltzan-alessandro-poli|title=Other Space Odysseys|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* Actions: What You Can Do With the City (2008, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web|title=Actions: What You Can Do With the City |
* Actions: What You Can Do With the City (2008, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/2689/actions-what-you-can-do-with-the-city|title=Actions: What You Can Do With the City|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa (2008)<ref>{{cite web|title=Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo |
* Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/2718/some-ideas-on-living-in-london-and-tokyo-by-stephen-taylor-and-ryue-nishizawa|title=Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* 1973: Sorry, Out of Gas (2007, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web |
* 1973: Sorry, Out of Gas (2007, with Mirko Zardini)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/2684/1973-sorry-out-of-gas|title=1973: Sorry, Out of Gas|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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* Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow - Gilles Clément and Philippe Rahm (2006)<ref>{{cite web |
* Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow - Gilles Clément and Philippe Rahm (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cca.qc.ca/en/events/2750/environment-approaches-for-tomorrow|title=Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Canadian Centre for Architecture|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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Borasi’s exhibitions are recognized internationally: |
Borasi’s exhibitions are recognized internationally: "Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture" was also presented at [[Carnegie Mellon University]], Pittsburgh<ref>{{cite web|title=Imperfect Health|url=http://millergallery.cfa.cmu.edu/exhibitions/imperfecthealth/|website=Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University|publisher=Carnegie Mellon University|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> and was named the best exhibition of 2012 by ''Design Observer''.<ref>Lange, Alexandra and Lamster, Mark. [http://designobserver.com/feature/lunch-with-the-critics-third-annual-year-end-awards/37575 “Lunch With The Critics: Third-Annual Year-End Awards”] ''[[Design Observer]]'', 10 December 2012. Retrieved on 21 July 2015</ref> "Actions: What You Can Do With the City" was also presented at the Graham Foundation, Chicago,<ref>{{cite web|title=Actions: What You Can Do with The City|url=http://www.grahamfoundation.org/public_exhibitions/253|publisher=Graham Foundation|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> and in an abbreviated form at the International Architecture Biennial in São Paulo, Brazil.<ref>{{cite web|title=Daily Archives: December 27, 2013|url=https://ateliersyn.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/|website=SYN - Atelier d'exploraine urbaine|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> |
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Prior to her appointment at the CCA, Borasi co-curated an exhibition about asphalt with [[Mirko Zardini]] for |
Prior to her appointment at the CCA, Borasi co-curated an exhibition about asphalt with [[Mirko Zardini]] for a 2003 exhibition at the [[Triennale di Milano]]: |
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* Asfalto: Il carattere della città, |
* Asfalto: Il carattere della città, Triennale di Milano, [[Milan]], [[Italy]] (2003).<ref>Marcoaldi, Milano Franco. [http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2003/03/31/piccola-apologia-dell-asfalto.html “piccola apologia dell’ asfalto”], ''[[La Repubblica]]'' (Rome, Italy), 31 March 2003. Retrieved on 21 July 2015.</ref> |
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==Editorial work== |
==Editorial work== |
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==Selected bibliography== |
==Selected bibliography== |
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* Borasi, Giovanna. "Studio ALBORI", ''The State of the Art of Architecture'', Grima, Joseph, et al., eds. Zürich: Lars Müller Publishers, 2015. {{ISBN|9783037784754}} |
* Borasi, Giovanna. "Studio ALBORI", ''The State of the Art of Architecture'', Grima, Joseph, et al., eds. Zürich: Lars Müller Publishers, 2015. {{ISBN|9783037784754}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna, ed. |
* Borasi, Giovanna, ed. ''The Other Architect''. Leipzig: Spector Books, Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2015. {{ISBN|9783959050401}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna and Daria Der Kaloustian, eds. ''CCA on Paper''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2013. {{ISBN|9781927071045}} |
* Borasi, Giovanna and Daria Der Kaloustian, eds. ''CCA on Paper''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2013. {{ISBN|9781927071045}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2012. {{ISBN|9781927071014}} |
* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2012. {{ISBN|9781927071014}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna, ed. ''Journeys: How |
* Borasi, Giovanna, ed. ''Journeys: How Travelling Fruit, Ideas and Buildings Rearrange our Environment''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2011. {{ISBN|9788492861545}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2010. {{ISBN|9780920785881}} |
* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2010. {{ISBN|9780920785881}} |
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* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Actions: What You Can Do With the City''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2009. {{ISBN|9780920785829}} |
* Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. ''Actions: What You Can Do With the City''. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2009. {{ISBN|9780920785829}} |
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| Born | 1971 Milan, Italy |
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| Practice | Canadian Centre for Architecture |
Giovanna Borasi (born 1971 in Milan, Italy) is Director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada since 2020.[1][2] She first joined the CCA as Curator for Contemporary Architecture in 2005. Borasi was educated in architecture, and has worked as a writer and editor in addition to her curatorial activities.[3]
Curatorial work
[edit]Giovanna Borasi’s exhibitions and related books explore contemporary issues and reflect her interest in alternative ways of practicing architecture. Exhibitions curated and co-curated by Borasi at the Canadian Centre for Architecture specifically address how environmental, political and social issues are influencing today’s built environment:
- Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture (2011, with Mirko Zardini)[4]
- Journeys: How Travelling Fruit, Ideas and Buildings Rearrange our Environment (2010)[5]
- Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli (2010, with Mirko Zardini)[6]
- Actions: What You Can Do With the City (2008, with Mirko Zardini)[7]
- Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa (2008)[8]
- 1973: Sorry, Out of Gas (2007, with Mirko Zardini)[9]
- Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow - Gilles Clément and Philippe Rahm (2006)[10]
Borasi’s exhibitions are recognized internationally: "Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture" was also presented at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh[11] and was named the best exhibition of 2012 by Design Observer.[12] "Actions: What You Can Do With the City" was also presented at the Graham Foundation, Chicago,[13] and in an abbreviated form at the International Architecture Biennial in São Paulo, Brazil.[14]
Prior to her appointment at the CCA, Borasi co-curated an exhibition about asphalt with Mirko Zardini for a 2003 exhibition at the Triennale di Milano:
Editorial work
[edit]Borasi initiated her career as editor and writer for Lotus International (1998-2005),[16] and served as assistant editor for the book series Quaderni di Lotus (1999). She was member of the editorial staff of the graphic design magazine Lettera (2000), a supplement to the magazine Abitare. She was Deputy Editor in Chief for Abitare (2011-2013).[17]
Selected bibliography
[edit]- Borasi, Giovanna. "Studio ALBORI", The State of the Art of Architecture, Grima, Joseph, et al., eds. Zürich: Lars Müller Publishers, 2015. ISBN 9783037784754
- Borasi, Giovanna, ed. The Other Architect. Leipzig: Spector Books, Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2015. ISBN 9783959050401
- Borasi, Giovanna and Daria Der Kaloustian, eds. CCA on Paper. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2013. ISBN 9781927071045
- Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2012. ISBN 9781927071014
- Borasi, Giovanna, ed. Journeys: How Travelling Fruit, Ideas and Buildings Rearrange our Environment. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2011. ISBN 9788492861545
- Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2010. ISBN 9780920785881
- Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. Actions: What You Can Do With the City. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2009. ISBN 9780920785829
- Borasi, Giovanna, ed. Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo: Stephen Taylor, Ryue Nishizawa. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2008. ISBN 9783037781500
- Borasi, Giovanna and Mirko Zardini, eds. Sorry, Out of Gas: Architecture’s Response to the 1973 Oil Crisis. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2008. ISBN 9780920785782
References
[edit]- ^ Bozikovic, Alex (11 September 2019). "New director of Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal aims to broaden audience reach, starting with documentaries". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "CCA Board of Trustees". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Borasi, Giovanna". WorldCat Identities. OCLC Online Computer Library Center. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Imperfect Health". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Other Space Odysseys". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Actions: What You Can Do With the City". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "1973: Sorry, Out of Gas". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Imperfect Health". Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ Lange, Alexandra and Lamster, Mark. “Lunch With The Critics: Third-Annual Year-End Awards” Design Observer, 10 December 2012. Retrieved on 21 July 2015
- ^ "Actions: What You Can Do with The City". Graham Foundation. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Daily Archives: December 27, 2013". SYN - Atelier d'exploraine urbaine. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ Marcoaldi, Milano Franco. “piccola apologia dell’ asfalto”, La Repubblica (Rome, Italy), 31 March 2003. Retrieved on 21 July 2015.
- ^ "History, Contents, Scope". Editoriale Lotus. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ Molinari, Luca. "Taking Sides in Italy". Volume. Archis. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
