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CHINA IN VIENNA INFORMATION FOR THE PRESS Az W Chinaproduction 26.10.2007 – 21.01.2008 15th Viennese Architecture Congress Sat. 24.11.2007, 01:00 pm - 09:00 pm MUMOK China – Facing Reality 26.10.2007 – 10.02.2008 THE EXHIBITION Under the title "Chinaproduction" the exhibition presented in the Az W reflects the current international debate about contemporary architecture in China that is developing from a Maoist-communist state to a political and economic superpower with Western tendencies. For the Western international architecture business China has become the most desirable place to build. Prestigious buildings by star architects function as emblems of contemporary Chinese identity. They are intended to symbolise a modernised open China, which, as often now maintained, is more Western than the West. Peking for example, which is to be converted into the metropolis of the "global players", offers a setting for "hypermodernity". Traditional and historic structures fall victim to this modernisation that in some cases involves the destruction of entire areas. The current discussion about the breath-taking urban transformation as well as reflections upon the changes to the profession of architects in the context of China's transformation will be presented in the Az W in the form of a documentation organised as a history of reception through the media. Exhibition concept: Johannes Porsch Exhibition display: Lina Streeruwitz und Johannes Porsch 15th VIENNA ARCHITECTURE CONGRESS: CHINAPRODUCTION On Saturday 24.11.2007, also under the title "Chinaproduction", the 15th Vienna Architecture Congress will take place in the Az W. The aim of the 15th Wiener Architektur Kongress is to reflect as comprehensive an image of current 'Chinaproduction' as possible, on the basis of project descriptions and analyses by Chinese architects and architecture theorists. Traditional China and a country modernising rapidly usually confront one another directly. The building boom with projects by Chinese and international architects is behind a continuous exchange of ideas and expertise between China, Asia and the Western world. A critical observation of the massive process of urbanisation in China and the questions raised by the prospects for the future of a "world laboratory" of urban planning and architecture in the global context do not only affect China. CHINA IN VIENNA – Az W | MUMOK The exhibition „Chinaproduction“ by the Az W together with the exhibition "China - Facing Reality“ by the MUMOK are the main activities of „China in Vienna“: besides the common opening of both exhibitions on October, 25th the combination ticket for the presentation of contemporary chinese architecture and art provide a exciting insight in today’s China. SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME Guided Tours Wed, 07.11.07 6pm Wed, 05.12.07 6pm A Pack of 2: 'Chinaproduction' + 'China - Facing Reality' – Combined guided tour through the exhibitions 'Chinaproduction' + 'China - Facing Reality'. Starts: Az W, Ends: MUMOK Schedule Sat. Nov. 3, 2007, 2:00 pm Sat. Dec. 1st, 2007, 2:00 pm Sat. Jan. 5, 2007, 2:00 pm |
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Press page Current events Past events Gallery: Images for the press: The Exhibition Images for the Press: Chinaproduction Images for the press: Opening event Dates: Exhibition: Chinaproduction 15th Vienna Architecture Congress Downloads: Information for the Press: Exhibition Information for the press: Congress Links: MUMOK: China – Facing Reality Information: Ines Purtauf Tel.: +43 (1) 522 31 15 - 25 Fax: +43 (1) 522 31 17 Email: purtauf@azw.at |
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