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Oscar Winner Thomas Vinterberg Set to Lead Jury at Marrakech Film Festival, Showcasing Global Cinema

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Marrakech, Morocco – Esteemed Danish director Thomas Vinterberg has been appointed the president of the jury for the upcoming 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 7. Vinterberg, renowned for his Oscar-winning film “Another Round,” will lead the jury in awarding the prestigious Étoile d’Or from a selection of 14 first and second films. Vinterberg’s involvement with the Marrakech festival is not new; he has been a part of its fabric previously. Notably, in 2015 he served on the jury under the leadership of legendary … Read more

2025 Aga Khan Architecture Award Gathers Global Luminaries to Shape Tomorrow’s Skylines

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Tokyo, Japan – The prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture has announced its master jury for the upcoming 2025 edition, underscoring its continued commitment to fostering excellence in architecture. This independent jury, comprising notable figures from various fields related to architecture and design, is tasked with selecting projects that not only exhibit outstanding architectural innovation but also significantly impact the communities they serve. Established by Aga Khan IV in 1977, the award is one of the oldest and most respected in the field of architecture. It aims to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully … Read more

Global Architectural Visionaries Convene for the Prestigious 2025 Aga Khan Architecture Award Jury

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Geneva, Switzerland – The prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, renowned for its significant contributions to the architectural landscape, has unveiled the nine distinguished professionals that make up the Master Jury for its 2023-2025 cycle. This independent panel bears the responsibility of deliberating on the renowned US$1 million award, set to convene in January to begin evaluating a diverse range of projects submitted globally. The panel boasts an impressive array of global talent including Azra Akšamija, a MIT professor and Director of the Art, Culture and Technology Program; Noura Al-Sayeh Holtrop who serves as an … Read more

Global Architects Convene to Judge $1 Million Aga Khan Architecture Award, Elevating Cultural and Innovative Design

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Geneva, Switzerland – The esteemed Aga Khan Award for Architecture, celebrated for recognizing innovative architectural projects that meet societal, cultural, and environmental needs, has announced its jury for the 2025 competition. Set to convene this January, the Master Jury will assess a plethora of projects submitted globally for the prestigious $1 million prize. Leading figures in global architecture and academia comprise the nine-member panel for the 16th cycle of the award, ranging from university professors to founders of significant cultural and architectural initiatives. Among them is Azra Akšamija, a cultural practitioner and the Director of … Read more