Parangolé
Journal
Parangolé is an emerging annual journal that explores ideas on urbanization, design, and architecture with contributions from around the world on topics of mobility, migration, fluidity, multiplicity, reflexivity, uncertainty, immersion, hybridization, diaspora, control, privatization, and heterotopia. The journal title pays homage to the work of Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica and extends the central tenet of ‘life as movement’ as the body dances with the city.
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Parangolé is an annual, independent journal that challenges ideas on urbanization, design and architecture by initiating a global dialogue on topics such as mobility, migration, fluidity and multiplicity. The journal expands on the cultural social and political significance of what it means to live in the city. The title of the magazine pays homage to the work of Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica, extending his central tenet that “life is movement” from the body to the city. The first issue of Parangolé, titled Motherland, focuses on the space of habitation for those who live in precarious and transitory conditions due to economic hardship, conflict, and violence. People on the move face unique challenges and vulnerabilities that must be identified and addressed in urban settings. With Motherland, researchers and practitioners are brought together to think about these issues and solutions.