Sala del Portego
An insightful talk on the changing role of museums as active players in social and cultural life, and the impact of architecture on shaping the cultural landscape of a city or country. Discover how museums are no longer just structures for housing remarkable collections, but also serve as platforms for fostering local talent, promoting cultural heritage, and engaging with communities, and how their changing role has inspired new architectural forms.
Welcome: Roberta Calarota
Speakers: Alejandro Aravena, Ben van Berkel, Sheikha Reem Al Thani
Moderated by: Jelena Trkulja
The talk accompanies the exhibition “Building a Creative Nation: Qatar” at Palazzo Franchetti, which attendees are invited to explore before the talk.
