Joaquim Moreno Appointed Chief Curator of the 8th Lisbon Architecture Triennale

"The 8th edition of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale is scheduled to take place in the autumn of 2028. As in previous editions, the curatorial process begins three years in advance, allowing time to fully develop the project and build on the work of earlier Triennales. The 7th edition, curated by Ann-Sofi Rönnskog and John Palmesino, founders of Territorial Agency, ran from October 2 to December 8, 2025. It was structured around the question How heavy is a city?, proposing an understanding of cities not as fixed objects but as dynamic systems extending beyond urban boundaries into the atmosphere, oceans, and deep time."

"Joaquim Moreno was selected through a direct appointment by the Triennale's non-profit producer, the Associação Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa, a procedure used in alternating editions. According to José Mateus, President of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, the decision reflects the choice of "a figure with solid curatorial experience, recognised for his high standards, critical insight, distinctive voice, and intellectual depth." In the official press release, Moreno is described as a strong collaborator capable of bringing an original and relevant curatorial perspective, aligned with the Triennale's aim of exploring territories distinct from those addressed in previous editions. The next three years are framed as a period of experimentation and in-depth research, intended to shape a forward-looking programme that serves as a meeting ground for discussions on future directions within the discipline."

The 8th Lisbon Architecture Triennale will take place in autumn 2028 and initiates a three-year curatorial process to develop a comprehensive programme. The 7th edition ran from October 2 to December 8, 2025, curated by Ann-Sofi Rönnskog and John Palmesino of Territorial Agency. The 7th edition centered on the question How heavy is a city?, framing cities as dynamic systems extending into atmosphere, oceans, and deep time, and presented three main exhibitions: Fluxes, Spectres, and Lighter. Joaquim Moreno, born in Luanda in 1973 and an architect and academic, has been appointed Chief Curator via direct appointment by the Associação Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa. The appointment emphasizes experimentation, in-depth research, and a forward-looking programme exploring new territories distinct from prior editions.

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