Three architects discuss the design and abandonment of Cuba's National Art Schools, which were founded in the 1960s but now face ruin and neglect.
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Three architects discuss the design and abandonment of Cuba's National Art Schools, which were founded in the 1960s but now face ruin and neglect.
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Ricardo Porro, Roberto Gottardi, and Vittorio Garatti reflect on their ambitious design for the National Art Schools in Cuba, conceived during the early years of Fidel Castro's regime. The documentary traces the schools' rise, marked by revolutionary fervor, and their subsequent decline into neglect. Interviews with the architects reveal the challenges they faced as their vision fell out of favor. Today, parts of the complex remain in ruins, while others serve as creative spaces for young artists. The World Monuments Fund has placed the schools on its watch list, prompting discussions about restoration efforts.
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Why Watch
- Meet architects Ricardo Porro and Vittorio Garatti.
- See the abandoned National Art Schools in Cuba.
- Find out about restoration efforts for historic buildings.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June 2011.
- Unfinished Spaces won the 2014 Society of Architectural Historians Film and Video Award.
- The documentary is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
- It was broadcast on PBS in the United States and HBO Latin America.
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Who directed the documentary Unfinished Spaces?
Unfinished Spaces was directed by Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray.
What are the names of the architects featured in Unfinished Spaces?
The architects featured in Unfinished Spaces are Ricardo Porro, Roberto Gottardi, and Vittorio Garatti.
What awards did Unfinished Spaces win?
Unfinished Spaces won the 2014 Society of Architectural Historians Film and Video Award and a 2012 Film Independent Spirit Award.
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