This year’s hybrid edition of the festival focuses on ‘(un)learning’ architecture through a range of talks, exhibitions and activities
Scotland’s independent architecture festival the Architecture Fringe has now opened, with events taking place both in person across Scotland, and online. With this year’s theme of ‘(Un)Learning’, the festival invites people to explore, interrogate and rethink the world of architecture and what it could be.
The free festival, running 4 to 20 June 2021, takes the form of an Open Programme of activities, talks, research, performances and exhibitions with a curated Core Programme of projects and events. There is also an online graduate showcase for all graduating students from Scotland’s architecture schools.
Yinka Ilori, MBE: Bow Down, Regardless
April 07, 2021 | in Design
Yinka Ilori’s eye-vibing public installations caught the attention of Her Majesty The Queen this year. She bestowed upon him the elusive title of MBE, a high-ranking award for outstanding achievements and lasting impact, remarkable for a millennial presenting critique of the same monarchy officially crowning him a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Pay attention. You are now in the presence of His Excellency.
Kristin Farr: Hello, Chairman, MBE. How must I now address you?
Yinka Ilori: [Laughing] I’m just a local lad, you know? I’m the same person. I’m more excited about meeting the Queen. I get to go to Buckingham Palace. When the Queen gives you the award, you can’t turn your back as you walk away. I’ve got to remember that, you know? I’m forgetful. I might take the medal and run. So many rules!