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The III Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes Congress begins today
11/02/2026
The 3rd edition of the International Congress 'Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes' will take place at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, from 11 to 13 February 2026. Following the questioning of Architecture, Cities and Infrastructures (2019) and Architecture, Colonialism and War (2023) in previous editions, this edition will focus on Architecture, Cities, and Labour.
Event
III Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes Congress
27/01/2026
The 3rd edition of the International Congress Colonial and Post-Colonial Landscapes will take place at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, from 11 to 13 February 2026. Following the questioning of Architecture, Cities and Infrastructures (2019) and Architecture, Colonialism and War (2023) in previous editions, this edition will focus on Architecture, Cities, and Labour.
