The Facts
On September 11, 2026, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced the third exhibition in its 'Architecture Connecting' series, focusing on how architects build upon the work of their predecessors. The exhibition features three internationally renowned architects: Toyo Ito (Japan, b. 1941), Kjetil Trædal Thorsen (Norway, b. 1958), and Lina Ghotmeh (Lebanon, b. 1980), each representing different generations and cultural backgrounds. Ito, a Pritzker Prize winner, highlights Le Corbusier as his inspiration, particularly his projects in Chandigarh, India. Thorsen, co-founder of Snøhetta, points to French architects Claude Parent and Paul Virilio, while Ghotmeh, founder of Lina Ghotmeh – Architecture, cites Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy and Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The exhibition is supported by the philanthropic association Realdania and will present spatial installations, models, and various media exploring these connections.
The Signal
The exhibition underscores a growing institutional interest in architectural genealogy and cross-generational influence, a theme that resonates with collectors and curators focused on design and architecture. By featuring three architects from distinct regions and eras, Louisiana positions itself as a platform for global architectural discourse, potentially elevating the market visibility of the featured architects' works and related design objects. For collectors, this signals an opportunity to engage with architecture as a collectible discipline, especially as the series builds on previous editions linking architecture to biology, anthropology, and sustainability. The inclusion of Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, and other historical figures reinforces their enduring market relevance and institutional validation.
- People: Toyo Ito, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Lina Ghotmeh, Le Corbusier, Claude Parent, Paul Virilio, Hassan Fathy, Zaha Hadid
- Museums: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Locations: Humlebæk
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