Gleaning its title from visionary architect R. Buckminster Fuller’s 1968 book, “Operating Manual For Spaceship Earth” debuts new commissions by Patrick Hough and Fiona Marron, inaugural artists-in-residence in 2019 at the Irish Architectural Archive, alongside key artworks by Professor John Carson and Stuart Whipps. The exhibition is on view September 6 through November 1.
The exhibition presents a selection of conceptually-led projects from 1977 by Carson, each accentuating new experimental geographies around Belfast and its hinterland. Hilltop Line, Hilltop Triangle, and Circuit involve the moving of stones, a bespoke signalling system and the subtle evocation of a telepathic relationship between three friends facilitated by DJ Handi of local station Radio Downtown.