veins

A slab of marble is the unlikely protagonist of veins, which follows the remarkable journey of 30,000 tons of marble from a Portuguese quarry to the façade of a new arts center in New York City. Highlighting the human and industrial processes across various geographies, it investigates the interconnected elements, including socio-political contexts and environmental questions, that shape architectural creation. The film invites viewers to reflect on the transformative journey from a raw, anonymous block to a meticulously crafted building designed by Joshua Ramus, Founding Principal of REX.

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Following the film will be a conversation with director Laurian Ghinițoiu & architect Joshua Ramus, moderated by Josephine Minutillo editor in chief of Architectural Record.

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This film screens with Point of Origin, as a part of ADFF:NY 2023.

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