ArchiReader
Bio
ArchiReader is bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights into the world of Art and Architecture. cover a wide range of topics, from the history of architecture to the latest design trends.
Stories (3)
Filter by community
Art as a Factor in War
Recently we talked about how Ukrainians protect their cultural heritage. Since the start of the all-out war, the village of Ivankiv has been under Russian occupation for a month, and the museum exhibiting Maria Prymnachenko's paintings was burnt down in a Russian attack on February 27, 2020.
By ArchiReader2 years ago in Art
How did Ukrainians save their cultural heritage during the war? |Art & Architectural Heritage|
Protesters convened in San Francisco on March 6th, uniting in support of peace in Ukraine. On the ground beneath their feet, a blue and white dove with outstretched wings was painted, surrounded by vibrant orange flowers. This artwork replicates a 1982 piece called "A Dove Has Spread Her Wings and Asks for Peace" by Maria Prymachenko, a Ukrainian artist renowned for her colorful and cheerful depictions inspired by Ukrainian folk traditions. Pablo Picasso once referred to her as an "artistic miracle." In the week leading up to the rally, social media posts showcased a small museum housing Prymachenko's paintings engulfed in flames. Reports suggest that the fire consumed approximately 25 significant workers. Satellite imagery indicates that the surrounding structures remained untouched, suggesting a deliberate and targeted assault carried out by Russian forces. This incident is an early example of the dire consequences feared by experts for Ukraine's cultural heritage.
By ArchiReader2 years ago in Art
How do you build a sacred place? |Baháʼí temple of chile architecture|
In the autumn of 2016, Mr. Hariri successfully concluded a project that he had initiated in 2003, namely the construction of the Bahá’í Temple of South America, situated in Santiago, Chile. This temple represents the final continental temple of the Bahá’í faith. It was secured through an international competition that involved a rigorous design process, attracting 185 entries from 80 countries. The temple is poised to become a significant architectural landmark located at the foothills of the Andes. It has already garnered several prestigious architecture awards. here, we’re going to read about his design process and thoughts of him. How he answered these two important questions “How do you design sacred space today?” And “How do you even define what's sacred today?” Hariri explained all in a TedTalk held in 2017.
By ArchiReader2 years ago in Art
