Giovanna Borasi Explained

Giovanna Borasi
Birth Date:1971
Birth Place:Milan, Italy
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]

Curatorial work

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:

Editorial work

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]

Selected bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: Alex . Bozikovic. New director of Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal aims to broaden audience reach, starting with documentaries. 11 September 2019 . The Globe and Mail. 27 April 2020.
  2. Web site: CCA Board of Trustees . Canadian Centre for Architecture. 27 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Borasi, Giovanna. WorldCat Identities. OCLC Online Computer Library Center. 18 October 2015.
  4. Web site: Imperfect Health. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  5. Web site: Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  6. Web site: Other Space Odysseys. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Actions: What You Can Do With the City. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  8. Web site: Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  9. Web site: 1973: Sorry, Out of Gas. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  10. Web site: Environment: Approaches for Tomorrow. Canadian Centre for Architecture. 18 October 2015.
  11. Web site: Imperfect Health. Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University. 18 October 2015.
  12. Lange, Alexandra and Lamster, Mark. “Lunch With The Critics: Third-Annual Year-End Awards” Design Observer, 10 December 2012. Retrieved on 21 July 2015
  13. Web site: Actions: What You Can Do with The City. Graham Foundation. 18 October 2015.
  14. Web site: Daily Archives: December 27, 2013. SYN - Atelier d'exploraine urbaine. 18 October 2015.
  15. Marcoaldi, Milano Franco. “piccola apologia dell’ asfalto”, La Repubblica (Rome, Italy), 31 March 2003. Retrieved on 21 July 2015.
  16. Web site: History, Contents, Scope. Editoriale Lotus. 18 October 2015.
  17. Web site: Molinari. Luca. Taking Sides in Italy. Volume. Archis. 18 October 2015.

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