Architectural Acts of Care Symposium

The Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Finland in New York, is excited to present Helsinki-based Vapaa Collective as part of the 2024 Archtober program.

Vapaa Collective’s project, Architectural Act of Care, consists of two parts: a series of performative actions in the public realm in New York City performed by the collective between 30 September and 4 October, and Acts of Care symposium on 1 October.

The Acts of Care symposium brings together researchers and architects to talk about various forms of caring for our built environment, especially with the challenges of a warming world. During the event, we’ll hear from Vapaa Collective’s Charlotte Nyholm on the collctive's project Architectural Acts of Care, from curator Kari Conte on her collaboration with artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles and her Maintenance Art, and from Anais Reyes, curator at New York City’s Climate Museum, on building community and understanding around the complexity of the climate crisis through a museum institution. The presentations are followed by a panel discussion moderated by Lydia Kallipoliti, architect and Associate Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

The attendance to the symposium is free of charge, but places are very limited. Please RSVP by September 26th through the FCINY website!