Mutations

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Rarely has a catalog held as much value as a manifesto. The exhibition "Mutation" aimed to provide an uncompromising assessment of the contemporary world, or more precisely, its urban transformations. The substantial volume that serves as the catalog extends these reflections to the point of becoming an essential reference for anyone wishing to take a clear-eyed look at the evolution of our societies. Richly illustrated, this book primarily consists of a collection of texts written by leading specialists of the moment. Some, notably architect Rem Koolhaas, had never been published in French. These diverse contributions meticulously explore multiple examples from the West (Paris, London, Berlin), as well as Asian (Hong Kong, Tokyo) and South American contexts. All share a common goal of breaking away from the usual stereotypical discourses on this subject to construct one of the most striking portraits of our planet, a portrait that is neither complacent nor violently critical, but one that simply records facts to better draw us into the density of a reality that seems to elude us. A must-read.