Speed Limits @ the CCA
Speed Limits is the next CCA exhibition. Co-organised with the Wolfsonian-Florida International University, it “addresses the pivotal role played by speed in modern life: from art to architecture and urbanism to graphics and design to economics to the material culture of the eras of industry and information. It marks the centenary of the foundation of the Italian Futurist movement and is curated by Jeffrey T. Schnapp, Stanford Humanities Lab.”
No details have been given regarding the actual content of the exhibition, but that small paragraph I found on the CCA website (the one i just quoted) got me hooked - unlike the image they’re using for promotion, hence that lovely picture i google-imaged for y’alls.
The Vernissage for Speed Limits is happening on Tuesday, 19 May, 6 - 8 pm. The CCA is having a Post-vernissage that same day, 8 - 11 pm.
There will also be a Gallery Talk on Thursday, 21 May, at 7 pm where Curator Jeffrey T. Schnapp and exhibition designer Michael Maltzan will discuss the exhibition.
The Canadian Centre for Architecture is located at 1920, rue Baile.
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There’s been an exposition on at the Canadian Center for Architecture for some time that I’ve been meaning to go to called Actions: What You Can Do With the City. Here’s what the CCA has to say about it;
An exploration of how everyday human actions can animate and influence the perception and experience of contemporary cities. Seemingly common activities such as gardening, recycling, playing, and walking are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their experimental interactions with the urban environment show the potential of a new level of participation by city residents.
You should have a look at the exposition’s website as it will give you a better idea of what to expect. I was drawn to these kids from Toronto calling themselves the Urban Repair Squad who are creating DIY bike lanes dressed as city workers. They’ve painted over 6 kilometers over the past few years (most of which gets undone by the city) in an attempt to make Toronto’s streets safer for bike riders. Here’s a nerdy but sweet video they made about their project.
This show runs until April 19th.
Canadian Centre for Architecture
1920, rue Baile
