The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in Cincinnati is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its iconic Zaha Hadid-designed building with a new exhibition titled “A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure: A Rehearsal on Legacy with Zaha Hadid.” Opening on September 22 and running through January 28, 2024, the exhibition features new commissions from an international group of artists who explore legacy through their engagement with Hadid’s architectural practice and the CAC building itself.

The CAC’s Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art, which opened in 2003, holds historical significance as the first U.S. museum designed by a woman and the first completed building in the U.S. by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The exhibition, guest-curated by Maite Borjabad López-Pastor, aims to reflect on Hadid’s visionary work and its continuing influence by inviting contemporary artists to respond to her impact and ideas.

The featured artists, including Rand Abdul Jabbar, Khyam Allami, Emii Alrai, Hera Büyüktaşcıyan, Andrea Canepa, Dima Srouji, and the Civil Architecture Studio, will present site-specific works across various media such as sculpture, installation, textiles, sound, video, and performance. These commissions are inspired by Hadid’s tenets or architectural elements, offering diverse interpretations that challenge traditional notions of legacy and encourage a dynamic understanding of creative influence.

Source: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/about-us/news/2023/08/02/press-release-cincinnatis-cac-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-iconic-zaha-hadid-designed-building