This UN75 Presentation by Beatrice Galilee, founder of The World Around, explores case studies that show how Designers, Architects and Thinkers can collaborate and rebuild in a Time of Crisis. Established in 2019, The World Around is a New York-based institution that champions innovative and outstanding contemporary architectural and design practices; connecting a global audience to the most progressive values and promising ideas in culture today. Prior to founding The World Around, Galilee was the first Associate Curator of Architecture and Design at The Met Museum. This Talk was presented as part of The Future is Unwritten’s official program during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly in New York; in partnership with the Open Mind Project.
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Release Date
September 2020
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United Nations General Assembly
New York City
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