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Mark Rappolt and Rowan Moore Discuss Power Dynamics in Art and Architecture at AA School

opinion-review · 2026-04-20

A free public talk on July 5, 2017, at 6:30 PM will feature Mark Rappolt and Rowan Moore examining power structures within art and architecture. Hosted at the AA Gallery within the AA School of Architecture in London's Bloomsbury district, the event requires no RSVP. Rowan Moore, an architecture critic, will analyze how power manifests across London's urban landscape, considering both iconic skylines and communal spaces like parks, alongside the controversial Garden Bridge project. Mark Rappolt, editor-in-chief of both ArtReview and ArtReview Asia, will present insights into the publication's annual Power 100 list, a significant ranking of influence within the global art world. The discussion is organized by ArtReview and takes place at 36 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES.

Key facts

  • Event date: Wednesday 5 July 2017
  • Start time: 6:30pm
  • Location: AA Gallery, AA School of Architecture, 36 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3ES
  • Admission: Free, no RSVP required
  • Speakers: Mark Rappolt and Rowan Moore
  • Mark Rappolt's role: Editor-in-chief of ArtReview and ArtReview Asia
  • Rowan Moore's role: Architecture critic
  • Topic: Power in art and architecture
  • Rowan Moore's focus: Distribution of power in London's fabric, skyline, communal power, green spaces, Garden Bridge
  • Mark Rappolt's focus: ArtReview's Power 100 ranking
  • Organizer: ArtReview

Entities

Artists

  • Mark Rappolt
  • Rowan Moore

Institutions

  • ArtReview
  • ArtReview Asia
  • AA School of Architecture
  • AA Gallery

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Bloomsbury
  • Bedford Square

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