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Creative and Critical Practices

Cornell AAP Faculty and Alumni Respond to the Venice Architecture Biennale's Call to Reflect and Reimagine

The 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale which opened on May 20 is making headlines for providing a remarkable showcase of new voices and fresh architectural ideas, with a particular spotlight on Africa. AAP architecture faculty and alumni are participating in this conversation, exploring this year's twin themes of decolonization and decarbonization through exhibits and instructional roles.

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Creative and Critical Practices

Radical Rethinking at Biennale: Africa and the Future Share Pride of Place

The New York Times reviews the Venice Architecture Biennale, including work by AAP Dean J. Meejin Yoon (B.Arch. '95), Eric Höweler (B.Arch. '94, M.Arch. '96), and Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large Mabel Wilson, as well as Olalekan Jeyifous (B.Arch. '99). This year's exhibition, titled "The Laboratory of the Future," features a range of projects by AAP faculty and alumni exploring curator Lesley Lokko's themes of decolonization and decarbonization.

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Creative and Critical Practices

Counterpublic in St. Louis Pushes the Public-Art Envelope

The New York Times reviews the exhibition, with a special call out for the sonic parade created by Art Professor Keith Obadike and Mendi Obadike in collaboration with local producers and car clubs.

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Dean's Letter

Practicing the Future Together

Dean Yoon shares her congratulations to the class of 2023 and reflects on the unifying power of creative practice at AAP.

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AAP Reception in San Francisco During AIA Conference, June 7

All are welcome to attend the AAP reception event at Gensler in San Francisco, California on June 7 from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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AAP Reception in Brooklyn, June 14

All are welcome to attend the AAP reception event at FXCollaborative in Brooklyn, New York on June 14 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Creative and Critical Practices

Cornell AAP Faculty and Alumni Respond to the Venice Architecture Biennale's Call to Reflect and Reimagine

Creative and Critical Practices

Counterpublic in St. Louis Pushes the Public-Art Envelope

The New York Times reviews the exhibition, with a special call out for the sonic parade created by Art Professor Keith Obadike and Mendi Obadike in collaboration with local producers and car clubs.

Function