Fondation Cartier Conversations

EP.05 Rethinking Pavilions as Potential Museums

The Fondation Cartier Conversations at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia accompanies the public programme of conversation The Museum as site of architectural experimentation hosted at Fondazione Cini on the occasion of the exhibition “The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel”, Collateral Event of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. In the fifth episode, moderated by Chris Dercon, architects Nicolas Fayas and Lina Ghotmeh explore the evolving role of pavilions in architecture and museum design. Touching upon both historical pavilions, such as the Belgian Pavilion in Venice, and contemporary projects like the Serpentine Pavilion designed by Lina Ghotmeh Architects, the forthcoming inaugural permanent pavilion for Qatar in the Giardini and the winning pavilion of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's inaugural AlMusalla Prize as designed by Nicolas Fayad’s practice FAST, speakers discussed the potential of pavilions to serve as adaptive, functional spaces that foster community and cultural exchange, emphasizing the importance of craft, modularity, and co-authorship in their design. The audio series is produced by KoozArch Studio for Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

EP.04 The Architectural Layers of the Museum

The Fondation Cartier Conversations at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia accompanies the public programme of conversation The Museum as site of architectural experimentation hosted at Fondazione Cini on the occasion of the exhibition “The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel”, Collateral Event of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. In the fourth episode, moderated by Manuel Segade, architects and curators Giovanna Borasi and Cecilia Puga focus on the architectural layers of museums and their roles in shaping institutional content. Through case studies such as the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Canadian Centre for Architecture, speakers emphasise the importance of museums as evolving platforms for interaction, community engagement, and contemporary discourse. Shifting from physical to digital spaces, Borasi and Puga stress the need for adaptable architectural designs, and the significance of architecture in fostering dialogue and understanding across different temporalities and cultural contexts. The audio series is produced by KoozArch Studio for Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

EP.03 Cultural Infrastructure for urban transformation

The Fondation Cartier Conversations at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia accompanies the public programme of conversation The Museum as site of architectural experimentation hosted at Fondazione Cini on the occasion of the exhibition “The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel”, Collateral Event of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. In the third episode, moderated by Antoine Picon, architects Andrés Jaque and Joshua Ramus focus on the role of architecture in urban transformation and cultural policy, emphasising the need for museums to support innovative human activities and adapt to new urban narratives, including climate and ecological concerns. Highlighting the importance of specificity over universal flexibility in architectural design, and citing examples like the Power Station of Art in Shanghai, both architects agreed that architecture should facilitate eco-social articulation and responsiveness to contemporary issues. The audio series is produced by KoozArch Studio for Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

EP.02 Dynamic Architectures

The Fondation Cartier Conversations at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia accompanies the public programme of conversation The Museum as site of architectural experimentation hosted at Fondazione Cini on the occasion of the exhibition “The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel”, Collateral Event of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. In this second episode, we first tune in to hear from Fondation Cartier’s General Director, Chris Dercon and Director of Strategic Project and International Programs, Béatrice Grenier who introduce Nouvel's new building for the Fondation Cartier in the heart of Paris at 2 Place du Palais-Royal. Moderated by Mark Wigley, the conversation between Jean Nouvel and Elizabeth Diller then explores the potential of dynamic architectures in relation to museum spaces, suggesting that rather than simply being above moveable elements, dynamic architecture should provoke and challenge. The audio series is produced by KoozArch Studio for Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

EP.01 Welcome from the Curator

The Fondation Cartier Conversations at the 119th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia accompanies the public programme of conversation The Museum as site of architectural experimentation hosted at Fondazione Cini on the occasion of the exhibition “The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel”, Collateral Event of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. In the first episode, Fondation Cartier’s Director of Strategic Project and International Programs Béatrice Grenier sits down with KoozArch’s founder Federica Zambeletti to discuss how, since its creation in 1984 the Fondation Cartier has placed architecture and design at the heart of its identity both in terms of site but also programming. Touching upon both the museum’s new building, designed by Jean Nouvel, and upcoming cultural programme in between temporary exhibitions, conversations and other both physical and digital exchanges, the conversation highlights the museum's role in cultural experimentation and the importance of architecture in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. The audio series is produced by KoozArch Studio for Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.