The John Edwards Lecture
OngoingThe John Edwards Lecture is The Architecture Foundation's headline annual dialogue presenting leading international architects in conversation with influential figures from other disciplines – from artists and filmmakers to writers and philosophers. The lecture presents a public conversation connecting architecture with other disciplines, extending the dialogue around what architecture is, and can be.
The John Edwards Lecture was inaugurated in 2009, through the generosity of The Estate of Francis Bacon.
Thom Mayne, Morphosis, in dialogue with Frédéric Flamand
Mon 7 December 2009 7.00pmIn a new annual dialogue presenting leading international architects in conversation with influential figures from other disciplines, we are delighted to present Pritzker Prize winning architect Thom Mayne, founder of LA based Morphosis Architects, in discussion with renowned choreographer and Director of Le Ballet National de Marseille, Frédéric Flamand. Chaired by Anthony Bowne, Director, Laban.
Winy Maas, MVRDV, in dialogue with Second Life creator Philip Rosedale
Tues 30 November 2010 7.00pmIn the second annual dialogue presenting leading international architects in conversation with influential figures from other disciplines, we are delighted to present Winy Maas, co-founder and Director of the highly acclaimed Dutch practice MVRDV, and Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life. Chaired by Shumon Basar.
Rem Koolhaas, OMA, in conversation with Nicholas Serota, Tate
Mon 12 December 2011 7pmThe AF’s headline lecture and trans-disciplinary meeting of minds this year sees OMA / AMO founding partner Rem Koolhaas in conversation with Tate Director, Sir Nicholas Serota.
Liz Diller and Christian Marclay in conversation
Thurs 6 December 2012 7pmThe AF’s headline lecture and trans-disciplinary meeting of minds this year sees Diller Scofidio + Renfro founding partner Liz Diller in conversation with artist Christian Marclay.
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