Portuguese architect and curator Joaquim Moreno has been appointed chief curator of the 8th Lisbon Architecture Triennale, scheduled for late 2027. The announcement highlights Moreno’s interdisciplinary practice, blending architecture, urbanism, and contemporary art to address pressing global challenges.
Curatorial Vision
Moreno’s program, titled Medium, explores architecture’s role as a mediator in complex socio-political and environmental contexts. It emphasizes dialogue across scales—from intimate spaces to planetary systems—through exhibitions, performances, and public programs at venues like the MAAT museum and LX Factory.
Background and Previous Work
A Lisbon native, Moreno founded the studio Open Source Urbanism and has curated events including the Dutch Design Week (2018) and the Sharjah Architecture Triennial (2023). His projects often engage decolonial perspectives and ecological transitions, as seen in his co-curation of the 2021 Oslo Architecture Triennale. Moreno holds degrees from the University of Lisbon and the Berlage Institute in Rotterdam.
The Triennale, organized by the Association of Architects since 2007, remains a key European platform for architectural discourse, with past editions led by curators like André Tavares and Alexis Metz. Moreno’s appointment signals a continued focus on experimental and socially engaged practices.
Athmaja Biju is the Editor at Abir Pothi. She is a Translator and Writer working on Visual Culture.
