If Bricks Could Talk
05 Jun—09 June (5 dates)
Edinburgh & The Lothians Exhibition
Event Summary
Exhibition of materials recovered from deconstructions, along with material passports and short stories capturing the life, journey or significance of the displayed materials.
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Exhibition launch 6pm Friday 6th June / exhibition open 10am - 5pm 7th, 8th, 9th June
Date(s)
05 Jun—09 June
Location
Mote 102 Gallery, 102 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4PG
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Additional Location Info
Mote 102 is a not-for-profit curated space. It is located on Ferry Road in an 1874 shop accessed from the street. A ramp is available for the pavement entrance step.Organiser
Edinburgh Architectural Association
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If bricks could talk, what stories would they tell us? What if the built environment wasn't just an assembly of lifeless resources, but had emotions, intelligence, memories?
This exhibition features materials recovered from deconstructions along with narratives that depict both their identities and their life stories. It explores the deeply intertwined relationship between humans and building materials - one where we recognise their significance and acknowledge how our own life is profoundly shaped by their existence. It challenges our tendency to take materials for granted and invites us to see them not as owned assets, but as entities that carry the memory of generations past and actively contribute to the interbecoming of future generations.
Sub Events
Open Call to practitioners
Open call to submit materials from demolition sites.
Deadline will be set for midday 9th May 2025.
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