Many individuals, groups and institutions in Australia now incorporate an acknowledgement of country into official proceedings—a recognition of the Traditional Owners of the land in which people gather, and events take place. But what does that actually mean in practice?
In so many ways, architecture and urbanism are invested in ideas of land, and historical conceptions of ownership—be it through force or other means. So, to kick off MPavilion’s 2018 season, we sought to take some time out and think Critically about Country: the levels of meaning, understanding, occupation and use of land.
Participants in this chat included Melbourne Festival director Jonathan Holloway, MPavilion 2018 architect Carme Pinós, architect Jefa Greenaway and the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne’s Robin Penty.
