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IN
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SHADOW
In 1933, Japanese author
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki published a book "In Praise of Shadows (陰翳礼讃)" explaining traditional Japanese esthetics and the power of shadows on spaces and materials. He considered the layered tones of various kinds of shadows and their impact on interiors, including low-sheen materials like gold embroidery, patina, and cloudy crystals. While Tanizaki's theory on shadows still has considerable impacts on architects and designers of today, how can we include shadows as an important factor on designing contemporary cities?
Ends 2 months ago
(Mar 15, 2024)
for Cities is inviting emerging architects, landscape architects, urban planners, designers, engineers, artists, curators, or anyone who's involved in architectural & urban practices to send in completed projects, or theoretical or conceptual propositions to join the discussion around the use of shadows in contemporary cities.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to present their work at for Cities Week 2023 exhibition that will take place in Ho-Chi-Min City, Vietnam from 22nd to 28th May 2023 at Uom Art Hub.
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to present their work at for Cities Week 2023 exhibition that will take place in Ho-Chi-Min City, Vietnam from 22nd to 28th May 2023 at Uom Art Hub.
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.
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