Forensic Architecture's Global Investigations into Human Rights Abuses and Ecocide
Forensic Architecture, a London-based agency of artists, researchers, architects, and lawyers, investigates human rights abuses globally, presenting findings in courts and museums. Led by Israeli architect Eyal Weizman, the agency focuses on Palestine, initiating probes into Israeli actions in Gaza, including evidence of ecocide shown at MEDPHOTO in Athens and the targeting of Al-Ahli Hospital displayed in a solo exhibition at 126 in Galway. Their 'Cartography of Genocide' supports the International Court of Justice case against Israel. The agency collaborated with a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Palestine. Weizman stated to Dezeen that they are not neutral but side with victims. Exhibitions include an investigation into German colonial-era violence in Namibia at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek and a 'people's court' at the Bienal de São Paulo for communities in the Niger and Mississippi deltas affected by ecological ruin. Their work uses films and 3D mapping to address international issues.
Key facts
- Forensic Architecture is based in London and comprises artists, researchers, architects, and lawyers.
- The agency investigates human rights abuses and presents evidence in courts and museums.
- Eyal Weizman, an Israeli architect, leads Forensic Architecture.
- Palestine is a major focus, with investigations into Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
- Evidence of ecocide in Gaza was shown at MEDPHOTO in Athens.
- A solo show at 126 in Galway displayed findings on the targeting of Al-Ahli Hospital.
- The 'Cartography of Genocide' supports the International Court of Justice case against Israel.
- Forensic Architecture collaborated with a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Palestine.
Entities
Artists
- Eyal Weizman
Institutions
- Forensic Architecture
- National Art Gallery of Namibia
- Bienal de São Paulo
- MEDPHOTO
- 126
- International Court of Justice
- Dezeen
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Namibia
- Windhoek
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Niger Delta
- Mississippi Delta
- Palestine
- Gaza
- Athens
- Greece
- Galway
- Ireland
- Israel