Exhibit Columbus

Exhibit Columbus

2016 Exhibit Columbus Symposium Logo
Genre Festival, Biennale
Begins 2016
Location(s) Columbus, Indiana
Inaugurated 2017
Founder Landmark Columbus
Website
http://www.exhibitcolumbus.org

Exhibit Columbus is an "annual exploration of architecture, art, design, and community," that alternates programming between symposium and exhibition years. Exhibit Columbus has been compared to the Chicago Architecture Biennial, ArtPrize, and Prospect New Orleans.[1][2] The 2016 inaugural symposium, "Foundations and Futures," took place in fall 2016 and the inaugural exhibition will open in August 2017.

History

Early planning work for Exhibit Columbus began in late 2014 and the project was officially launched on 5 May 2016 in Columbus as a program of Heritage Fund—The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. It receives funding from a number of local and regional individuals, foundations, and corporations. The project was recognized by NUVO as a "2016 Best Of Editors Pick"[3]

100 Variations

A pilot project was created in the fall of 2014 that featured designer Jonathan Nesci[4] who created 100 unique tables for an installation in front of First Christian Church. This exhibition, "100 Variations," was produced by Indianapolis-based curator, Christopher West with support from the Columbus Area Visitors Center, Columbus Museum of Art and Design, and the Haddad Foundation.[5] Each of the tables was made by Noblitt Fabricating[6] in Columbus, Indiana under the leadership of Curt Aton.[7]

Graphic identity

The Chicago based graphic design firm, Thirst, was hired in 2016 to create the Exhibit Columbus identity with the goal of creating a system that was aligned with Paul Rand's designs in Columbus, along with Alexander Girard's work at the Miller House and Garden.[8] This identity was immediately recognized with an award from the Society of Typographic Artists, and has gone on to considerable critical acclaim.[9] The identity was primarily created by Rick Valicenti, a 2006 AIGA medalist and a 2009 National Design Award winner.

The J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize Competition

The Miller Prize was created to honor J. Irwin Miller and his wife Xenia S. Miller, two of the twentieth century’s greatest patrons of architecture, design, and art, and a "family whose visionary commitment to community remains unparalleled." The ten selected designers will be paired at one of the five sites in a competition to see which team is selected by a jury for the opportunity to build an installation that is in conversation with the past while exploring the future of design and fabrications.[10]

2016 symposium

Keynote Session featuring Deborah Berke, Will Miller, and Robert Stern

The 2016 symposium took place September 29 to October 1 and was entitled "Foundations and Futures." It featured a sold out keynote session[11] with Deborah Berke, Will Miller, Robert A. M. Stern, and Michael Van Valkenburgh and sessions with experts on the history of Modern architecture, Columbus, Indiana, fabrication, and the community.[12][13]

The symposium was billed as the first step to launch the first exhibition which is slated to take place in August 2017.[14] All ten of the 2016 Miller Prize Finalists were featured in panel presentations.

2016 Miller Prize Finalists

2016-17 Miller Prize sites

On 10 December the Miller Prize Finalists will present their concepts to a jury that will decide the winners.

2016 Miller Prize Jury

2017 exhibition

The 2017 exhibition will open August and feature more than 15 site-responsive installations in downtown Columbus, including:[16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Blair, Brian. "Architecture initiative honors aficionados, both old and emerging". The Republic. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Blair, Brian (1 July 2016). "Exhibit Columbus has eye on the prize". The Republic. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Editors, NUVO. "Best of Indy editors' picks: Filmmakers, finales and fine arts". NUVO. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Khemsurov, Monica (14 October 2014). "Jonathan Nesci in Conversation With Matt Olson of RO/LU - Sight Unseen". Sight Unseen. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Chocolate, Baroque & Design - October 2, 2014". WFYI Public Media (2 October 2014). Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  6. ↑ McCoy, Richard (7 October 2014). "Jonathan Nesci Making his Mark in Columbus". Pattern. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  7. ↑ McCoy, Richard (Fall 2015). "Curt Aton". Pattern (8): 62. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "Exhibit Columbus - Work - Thirst". Thirst. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "Exhibit Columbus - STA100". STA100. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "Exhibit Columbus to feature new J. Irwin and Xenia Miller Prize | 101.5 WKKG". 101.5 WKKG. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  11. ↑ Blair, Brian. "Behind the design: Architecture symposium draws almost 500". The Republic (2 October 2016). Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Eldredge, Barbara (9 May 2016). "Columbus, Indiana, Launches Design Biennial to Highlight Modern Architecture Heritage". Curbed. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  13. ↑ McGowan, Dan (6 May 2016). "New Initiative Focuses on Columbus Arts Heritage". www.insideindianabusiness.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  14. ↑ Ksander, Yael (24 September 2016). "Exhibit Columbus Coaxes City Beyond Historic Preservation | Arts and Music - Indiana Public Media". WFIU. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  15. ↑ Blair, Brian (22 September 2016). "Panel discussion explores architecture's role". The Republic. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "A Cheese Lady at the Fair, Designers in Columbus, and Attucks on Film". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  17. ↑ Shaw, Matt (5 May 2016). "Columbus, Indiana announces biennial design exhibition to begin in fall 2017". Archpaper.com | Serving up news and inside reports to a niche community interested in the built urban environment. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Exhibit Columbus to unveil Thursday". 1010 WCSI. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  19. ↑ Blair, Brian. "Exhibit Columbus symposium coming to city". The Republic.
  20. ↑ Reports, Staff. "Architecture initiative complements city's legacy". The Republic. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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