Giovanna Borasi

Giovanna Borasi
Born	1971 Milan, Italy
Occupation	Architect
Practice	Canadian Centre for Architecture

Giovanna Borasi (born 1971 in Milan, Italy) is Chief Curator of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada since 2014. She first joined the CCA as Curator for Contemporary Architecture in 2005. Borasi was educated in architecture, and has worked as a writer and editor in addition to her curatorial activities.

Giovanna Borasi’s exhibitions and related books explore contemporary issues and reflect her interest in alternative ways of practicing architecture. Exhibitions curated and co-curated by Borasi at the Canadian Centre for Architecture specifically address how environmental, political and social issues are influencing today’s built environment:

Borasi’s exhibitions are recognized internationally: “Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture” was also presented at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburg and was named the best exhibition of 2012 by Design Observer. “Actions: What You Can Do With the City” was also presented at the Graham Foundation, Chicago, and in an abbreviated form at the International Architecture Biennial in São Paulo, Brazil.

Prior to her appointment at the CCA, Borasi co-curated an exhibition about asphalt with Mirko Zardini for the 2003 Milan Triennale:

Borasi initiated her career as editor and writer for Lotus International (1998-2005), and served as assistant editor for the book series Quaderni di Lotus (1999). She was member of the editorial staff of the graphic design magazine Lettera (2000), a supplement to the magazine Abitare. She was Deputy Editor in Chief for Abitare (2011-2013).

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