Giovanna Borasi | |
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Born | 1971 Milan, Italy |
Occupation | Architect |
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]
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:
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:
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]
Giovanna Borasi | |
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Born | 1971 Milan, Italy |
Occupation | Architect |
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]
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:
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:
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]