Nicely Wrapped

Gifts as a New Perspective on Global Urbanism?

authored by

Alissa Diesch

Abstract

A review of The Gift: Stories of Generosity and Violence in Architecture. Exhibition curated by Damjan Kokalevski and Łukasz Stanek at the Architekturmuseum der TUM (Pinakothek der Moderne), from February 29 to September 8, 2024. The thought provoking, enjoyable exhibition features four examples of architectural gifts and the relation to their urban context in globally different situations. The notion of architecture as a gift is an inspiring concept, contributing to the discourse about complex power games, the symbolic meaning of monuments, and the agency of architecture.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Urban Design and Planning

Type

Article

Journal

Architectural Histories

Volume

12

Pages

1-7

No. of pages

7

Publication date

21.10.2024

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Architecture, Visual Arts and Performing Arts, History

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.16995/AH.17320 (Access: Open)