ARCHISATIRE. A counterhistory of architecture

The exhibition "ARCHISATIRE. A Counterhistory of Architecture," curated by Gabriele Neri in collaboration with the Academy of Architecture Library, explores the encounter between satire and architecture through caricatures, cartoons, photomontages, cartoons, films and other forms of expression.

By contrasting the "gravity" of building with the lightness -- but also the irreverent character -- of satirical and humorous narrative, the exhibition in fact proposes an unconventional key to interpretation, offering a "counter-history" of architectural and urban transformations in recent centuries. The images on display, often conceived for the ephemeral life of newspapers and magazines and directed to a broad audience, represent an original critical tool that testifies to the impact of architecture on everyday life, as well as to the cultural and social role of satire and irony.

All this is explored in the exhibition through four sections that range from the figure of the architect in caricature to the "urban scandals" provoked by major projects; from the "irrational" house to the many examples of architects who have tried their hand at the art of cartooning. Between parody and denunciation, satire and irony prove to be valuable lenses for observing architecture from unexpected perspectives, inviting the viewer and the architect to reflect on the true meaning of the concepts of designing and living.

Throughout the duration of the exhibitions, TAM offers regular open days with free admission, guided tours and special events. The full program will be available at www.tam.usi.ch

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