ABSTRACT
Architecture would seem to have little to say on the subjects of border disputes, humanitarian crises, or political violence. But in the hands of Forensic Architecture, the architectural techniques are redeployed as powerful tools to advocate for human rights in conflict zones around the world. Using open-source investigation, digital and physical models, 3D animations, cartographic platforms, and witness testimonies, Forensic Architecture makes evidence public in different forums such as the media, courts, truth commissions, and cultural venues. In this interview, founder Eyal Weizman and deputy director Christina Varvia discuss the origins of the group, and the challenges of operating at the intersection of aesthetics and violence.
