25 February, 17∶00 – 18∶00 (vernissage), 25 February – 9 May (exhibition) ETH Zurich, Hönggerberg, HIL Archena.
Often built from dust, many modern cities saw the light of day
in post-independence Africa. However, many of them remain
a blind spot in urban history and theory. Featuring previously unpublished archival documents and striking period photographs, and contemporary images, this exhibition tells the story of some of these modern Afropoli. Structured as a forum for the work of scholars and artists, it explores how African urbanism became a critical act of nation-building and worldmaking.
Further information
Details as soon as available: avermaete.arch.ethz.ch and social media
Organisation
Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture
History and Theory of Urban Design, Prof. Dr. Tom Avermaete
gta Exhibitions | Institute of Urban Landscape (IUL), ZHAW School of Archi- tecture, Design and Civil Engineering | Mémoire des architectes modernes marocains (MAMMA)
Contact: Lahbib El Moumni