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Azra Aksamija is an artist and architectural historian based in Boston. She is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Director of the Art, Culture, Technology program, where she leads the Future Heritage Lab. Aksamija's work explores the intersections of architecture, culture, and technology, focusing on topics such as coexistence and memory in public spaces. She has authored influential works, including 'Mosque Manifesto: Propositions for Spaces of Coexistence' (2015) and edited volumes like 'Architecture of Coexistence: Building Pluralism' (2020). Her artistic endeavors have been showcased in prestigious international venues, including the Generali Foundation in Vienna, various Biennials in Venice, Liverpool, and more. Aksamija completed her master's degrees in architecture from Graz Institute of Technology and Princeton University, and earned her Ph.D. from MIT in history, theory, and criticism of architecture. She is a recipient of significant awards including the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the LafargeHolcim Award for her contributions to the field.
MIT Department of Architecture • Cambridge, MA
Leading the Art, Culture, Technology program and directing the Future Heritage Lab.