NOW/NEXT Performance Space at the Crossroads

AN EXHIBITION AS OPEN SPATIAL LABORATORY @ PQ’11
PRESENTING THEATRE ARCHITECTURE NOW AND WHAT IT COULD BE NEXT

The aim of the PQ ‘11 Architecture Section is to provoke architects, theatre-makers, and the public into re-thinking the potential of performance space in the new century by creating a dynamic meeting space at the PQ for presenting, representing, and discussing new ideas.

Is performance space new, found, recycled, old, fresh, safe, or dangerous? Is it inside, outside, traditional, or radical? Is it a purpose-built venue, a found site, a virtual world, or simply any space creatively claimed by performance?

The site-specific installation in Prague Crossroads – St. Anne’s Church will house exhibits organized by curators of exhibiting countries and regions, as well as commissioned media screenings, an open laboratory, and other scheduled and spontaneous events, including guest lectures, panels, and presentations.

The exhibition as an event-space, will consist of three parts:

THEATRE ARCHITECTURE NOW

PERFORMANCE SPACE BETWEEN

THEATRE ARCHITECTURE NEXT
an OPEN LABORATORY with an ongoing workshop for postgraduates and emerging practitioners.

More information about the workshop and call for participation:
Open Laboratory - Information and Call for participants
Open Laboratory - Application form
Open Laboratory - Application form

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Commissioner of the Architecture Section: Dorita Hannah (NZ)

Location of the Architecture Section: Prague Crossroads (St Anne´s Church)

See the list of countries and regions

The Architecture Section is competitive – see the PQ Jury

For exhibitors – download the Manual, photos and plans of Prague Crossroads