Who’s Next ?

The phenomenon of homelessness has grown in larger cities. In the 70s and 80s, we could see “traditional tramps” in isolated places. They were sort of regulars whose history was known to many people. This situation has changed drastically with the proliferation of drugs. The line between drug addicts and homeless people has blurred. At the same time, with the opening of borders, begging has spread. Homelessness has grown, has become more visible. We are facing a problem that will continue and that it is important to understand better, especially since we are faced with multiple types of homeless people with equally multiple motivations.

The exhibition “Who’s Next”, produced by the Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München (Pinakothek der Moderne), presents a range of architectural approaches to provide answers to the phenomenon of homelessness. It has toured Munich, Hamburg and Bolzano and consists of a series of examples from cities outside Europe, case studies from within Europe and closes with a view of Luxembourg. As means of communication, it relies on panel presentations, videos and models. International examples, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, Munich, highlighted by the exhibition, should encourage reflection on possible solutions. Refusing a radical rejection and instead developing a nuanced sensitivity to the phenomenon is an objective.

Opening: 26.11.2024, 6:30 pm