Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and the Urban Studies division of the University of Basel
We hope this message finds you well. We are Fabrizio Furiassi, Vinicio Altmann, and Amélie Rywalski, organisers of “The Materiality of Art Fairs” Summer School, a joint program of the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and the Urban Studies division of the University of Basel. We’re excited to announce the second edition of our program, scheduled for June 7th to 16th, 2024, in conjunction with the Art Basel week.
The summer school offers students the opportunity to delve into the urban and social dimensions of international art fairs through intensive seminars and design workshops. It focuses on investigating Art Basel as a case study to unravel the intricate interplay of design, architecture and urban plans, fostering a deep understanding of the essence of these global events. Through the lens of materiality, by which these events unfold, each year we explore subthemes that help understand the complex relationships between society and the built environment. For the upcoming edition, our focus will be the environmental impact of Art Basel, and with our students, we will trace and analyse the externalities of this global event that foreground paradigms of extractive capitalism and exclusionary urbanism. The program includes guest lectures, guided tours of Art Basel and Basel Social Club, and a final public event.
By completing the program, students receive a certificate of attendance valid for 3 ECTS.
The program promotes diversity and inclusion, and is committed to providing equal access to high-quality education for all students. Full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships will be offered to the broadest possible number of students based on merit and financial need. To apply for a scholarship, the students should send a CV and a motivation letter to aavs.basel@gmail.com by May 6th. The registration deadline is set for May 13th. More information regarding the requirements and the registration link can be found on our instagram page and on our website.
Please find a detailed brochure of our summer school attached to this email. We would be grateful if you could make it circulate among your students. We also invite your students to follow our Instagram page for the latest updates on this year’s edition. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at aavs.basel@gmail.com.