Art has changed; such is undeniable. But so too has the role of the painter. What was once a figure with a central social function has become something different - a rebel.
Technology, social conditions, and ideas have all played a role in this eternal and ongoing process...
“Architecture is primarily a service to humanity, to create an environment where human beings can develop itself, can be happy, can have what I call ‘wellbeing’.” Francis Kéré, 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. Village Opera, courtesy of the architect.
3/4 Secondly, the rationale from the practice is highly suspect. Why hire experienced architectural assistants when you could just hire an architect? The only clear motive is that you can pay architectural assistants less.
An easy way to pick the wrong career is to put your image above your interests and identity.
A motivating job isn't the one that makes you look important. It's the one that makes you feel alive.
Meaningful work isn't about impressing others. It's about expressing your values.
I'm seeing a lot more "I don't usually agree with Femi on anything but..." & "I usually agree with you but...".😍
Finding common ground with those you dislike and disagreeing with those you like is crucial!
Politics shouldn't be binary.
Recent events may be helping with that.🤞🏿
Luanda has schools of architecture, yet we are far from a new national identity. In fact, our contemporary expressions are rooted in western tradition and seek international validation.
7 anos dando abrigo aos sem teto, alimentação aos q têm fome, educação e saúde aos mais necessitados enquanto protegemos o meio ambiente. Tudo com projetos voltados aos Angolanos!
Estamos aqui para juntos mudar mais vidas em Angola rainha do funk 💚.
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