Exhibition Opening in Bordeaux

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The Classroom, a teenage view exhibition is hosted in the main gallery of arc en rêve in Bordeaux, France. As part of the Saison France-Portugal, it focuses on secondary education and the often disregarded period of adolescence, including its connection to architecture. The exhibition strives to shed light on the significance of school spaces in shaping the lives and experiences of adolescents. Through a range of mediums such as photographs, videos, and installations, the display illustrates the experiences of young individuals in secondary education.

Exhibition Opening in Bordeaux © arc en rêve, 2022

Visitors will have the chance to see how architecture influences the well-being, learning, and development of adolescents. The perspectives of the young people regarding the design of their educational spaces and its impact on their lives will also be showcased.

The exhibition delves into the difficulties faced by teenagers during this phase of their lives and how architecture can either aid or obstruct them. It sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of human development and its relationship with the built environment.

Inner City Arts school, Los Angeles, USA ©Iwan Baan

Anyone interested in the interplay between architecture and education, especially during the adolescent stage, should not miss the Classroom, a teenage view exhibition. It runs until Sunday, 12 February, and more information can be found at https://www.arcenreve.eu/exposition/salle-de-classe. Experience the unique display and broaden your understanding of the crucial bond between architecture and adolescence.