Description:
In 2003, the Antwerp art centre deSingel, starts the project ; 'Curating the Library', initiated by Moritz Küng. A variety of individuals ? writers, archiƯtects, choreographers, artists, philosƯoƯphers, scientists ? present their favourite books. These books are part of a steadily growing archive: Curating the Library, a mobile, mirroring sculpture designed by Richard Venlet. In 2009 Curating the Library ends. In the course of six years, 110 guest speakers have presented 1,557 books to the public.00In 2016-17, at the request of Wim Lambrecht (LUCA School of Arts) and Jan de Vylder (KU Leuven, Faculty of Architecture), the book collection and the reflective sculpƯture move to Sint-Lucas Ghent. From January to June 2017 they become the backdrop of bustling events and lectures under the heading Reading Curating the Library