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Prada Frames
Materials in Flux
A Symposium curated by Formafantasma
Teatro Filodrammatici di Milano
April 17 - 19, 2023
A Symposium curated by Formafantasma
Teatro Filodrammatici di Milano
April 17 - 19, 2023
After the success of Prada Frames 2022, dedicated to the theme On Forest, the multidisciplinary symposium exploring the complex relationship between design and the environment, curated by Formafantasma, returns to Milan again this year.
The theme of Prada Frames Milan 2023 is Materials in Flux. Prada chooses to foster a reflection whose ethical and aesthetic implications have been central to the brand’s practice for some time: the potential for original creativity and opportunities for low-impact production opened up by the use of innovative recycled materials. The symposium’s work is based on the research by British anthropologist Tim Ingold, who views materials as interconnected, endlessly changing living entities. It aims to explore the concept of waste, investigate the dynamics that regulate waste infrastructure and their value systems, and analyse the complex relationship between materials and ecosystems.
The theme of Prada Frames Milan 2023 is Materials in Flux. Prada chooses to foster a reflection whose ethical and aesthetic implications have been central to the brand’s practice for some time: the potential for original creativity and opportunities for low-impact production opened up by the use of innovative recycled materials. The symposium’s work is based on the research by British anthropologist Tim Ingold, who views materials as interconnected, endlessly changing living entities. It aims to explore the concept of waste, investigate the dynamics that regulate waste infrastructure and their value systems, and analyse the complex relationship between materials and ecosystems.
On 17-19 April, a packed programme of six sessions over three days will bring together scholars and professionals from various fields of research, including Tim Ingold, Elizabeth Povinelli, Beatriz Colomina, Mark Wigley, Sophie Chao, Veena Sahajwalla and Hans Ulrich Obrist.
The event is being held at Teatro Filodrammatici, one of the oldest theatres in Milan, located just a short distance from La Scala and Piazza Duomo. The Accademia dei Filodrammatrici, founded in 1798, established its headquarters there in 1800, transforming the building at the beginning of the last century into the Art Nouveau style whose façade is still preserved today. The interior was redesigned by architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1960s, including work on the imposing entrance staircase and the mosaic floors, the latter created by sculptor Francesco Somaini.
The event is being held at Teatro Filodrammatici, one of the oldest theatres in Milan, located just a short distance from La Scala and Piazza Duomo. The Accademia dei Filodrammatrici, founded in 1798, established its headquarters there in 1800, transforming the building at the beginning of the last century into the Art Nouveau style whose façade is still preserved today. The interior was redesigned by architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1960s, including work on the imposing entrance staircase and the mosaic floors, the latter created by sculptor Francesco Somaini.
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
Monday 17th April 2023
SESSION 1 - CONCEPTUALIZING
Session 1 introduces the notion of waste as matter in constant transformation. Through archeology and anthropology, the session questions the value systems attached to waste accumulation. The session also looks into the souls of materials.
Speakers:
TIM INGOLD
ANNA ANGUISSOLA
HANS ULRICH OBRIST
EDUARDO KOHN
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SESSION 2 - CONTEXTUALIZING
Session 2 displays an overview of the current systems and infrastructures that govern global material flows. The session looks into the relationships between ‘superabundance’, landfills and repurposing practices.
Speakers:
JUSTIN McGUIRK
PATRICK O’HARE
JOSH LEPAWSKY
ELIZABETH POVINELLI
ELVIRA DYANGANI OSE
WATCH THE SESSION
Session 1 introduces the notion of waste as matter in constant transformation. Through archeology and anthropology, the session questions the value systems attached to waste accumulation. The session also looks into the souls of materials.
Speakers:
TIM INGOLD
ANNA ANGUISSOLA
HANS ULRICH OBRIST
EDUARDO KOHN
WATCH THE SESSION
SESSION 2 - CONTEXTUALIZING
Session 2 displays an overview of the current systems and infrastructures that govern global material flows. The session looks into the relationships between ‘superabundance’, landfills and repurposing practices.
Speakers:
JUSTIN McGUIRK
PATRICK O’HARE
JOSH LEPAWSKY
ELIZABETH POVINELLI
ELVIRA DYANGANI OSE
WATCH THE SESSION
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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
Tuesday 18th April 2023
SESSION 3 - DESIGNING
Session 3 presents the works of architects, entrepreneurs, curators and design students that embrace an expansive attitude toward design and actively redefine the relationship between matter and ecosystems.
Speakers:
FIONA RABY and ANTHONY DUNNE
MICHAEL THOMPSON
LARA GILMORE
PAOLA ANTONELLI and ALICE RAWSTHORN
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SESSION 4 - VALUATING
Session 4 explores material cycles that expand from space debris into digestive systems, highlighting the potentialities of rubbish, dirt, turd and scrap. The session will also delve into the complexities of responsible material extraction and application.
Speakers:
LYDIA KALLIPOLITI
RORY HOLMES
EMMIE MASSIAS, CAROLIN SCHELKLE, ROCIO CROSETTO BRIZZIO and ANA PAOLA HERNANDEZ DERBEZ
SUMAYYA VALLY with NATALIA GRABOWSKA
WATCH THE SESSION
Session 3 presents the works of architects, entrepreneurs, curators and design students that embrace an expansive attitude toward design and actively redefine the relationship between matter and ecosystems.
Speakers:
FIONA RABY and ANTHONY DUNNE
MICHAEL THOMPSON
LARA GILMORE
PAOLA ANTONELLI and ALICE RAWSTHORN
WATCH THE SESSION
SESSION 4 - VALUATING
Session 4 explores material cycles that expand from space debris into digestive systems, highlighting the potentialities of rubbish, dirt, turd and scrap. The session will also delve into the complexities of responsible material extraction and application.
Speakers:
LYDIA KALLIPOLITI
RORY HOLMES
EMMIE MASSIAS, CAROLIN SCHELKLE, ROCIO CROSETTO BRIZZIO and ANA PAOLA HERNANDEZ DERBEZ
SUMAYYA VALLY with NATALIA GRABOWSKA
WATCH THE SESSION
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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
Wednesday 19th April 2023
SESSION 5 - GOVERNING
Session 5 introduces e-waste geographies emphasizing local models of production and care. The session delves into the spatial, social and environmental dimensions of e-waste management and recirculation.
Speakers:
BLANCA CALLÉN
GRACE AKESE
BAS VAN ABEL
VEENA SAHAJWALLA with ALICE RAWSTHORN
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SESSION 6 - RE-INHABITING
Session 6 expands into the notion of the ‘unwanted’ as a lens to look into wastelands, interspecies alliances and by-products of material cultures.
Speakers:
BEATRIZ COLOMINA and MARK WIGLEY
B+ (ARNO BRANDLHUBER and OLAF GRAWERT)
SANDRA POULSON and NATALIA GRABOWSKA
SOPHIE CHAO
WATCH THE SESSION
Session 5 introduces e-waste geographies emphasizing local models of production and care. The session delves into the spatial, social and environmental dimensions of e-waste management and recirculation.
Speakers:
BLANCA CALLÉN
GRACE AKESE
BAS VAN ABEL
VEENA SAHAJWALLA with ALICE RAWSTHORN
WATCH THE SESSION
SESSION 6 - RE-INHABITING
Session 6 expands into the notion of the ‘unwanted’ as a lens to look into wastelands, interspecies alliances and by-products of material cultures.
Speakers:
BEATRIZ COLOMINA and MARK WIGLEY
B+ (ARNO BRANDLHUBER and OLAF GRAWERT)
SANDRA POULSON and NATALIA GRABOWSKA
SOPHIE CHAO
WATCH THE SESSION
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