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Now What?! Chicago


  • Co-Prosperity Sphere 3219 South Morgan Street Chicago, IL, 60608 United States (map)

Press Release

A Statement about the Chicago Architecture Biennale

From its inception Now What?! has dedicated itself to showcasing the rabble-rousers, dreamers, activists, and advocates in architecture in a bid to inspire future generations to push the status quo and organize for better futures. In that spirit, we have elected to not be listed with or otherwise officially affiliated with the 2020 Chicago Architecture Biennial due to its connection with BP.

Read the full statement.

CHICAGO SUPPORTERS

This exhibition is made possible with generous support from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, HED, Studio Gang, Latent Design, Apex Design Build, and Department of Exhibitions, Performance, and Student Spaces at Columbia College Chicago.

IN THE PRESS

The Chicago Architecture Biennial Radically Rethinks Landscapes of Power
Gavin Kroeber, Art in America

Is the Chicago Architecture Biennial’s Radical Message Compromised by Big Oil?
Minh Nguyen, Frieze

Chicago Architecture Biennial tackles land rights, social justice and more
Aileen Kwun, CNN Style 

What are we left with when architecture is stripped of its spatiality, materiality and aesthetics?
Mimi Zeiger, Dezeen

While boycotting Chicago Architecture Biennial, ArchiteXX debuts Windy City run of "Now What?!" exhibition
Antonio Pacheco, Archinect 

An Architecture Advocacy Group Is Boycotting the Biennial
Justin Kamp, Chicago Magazine  

Earlier Event: April 17
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Later Event: October 17
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