We visited world-famous architect, designer, and artist Elizabeth Diller in New York and met a very thoughtful citizen concerned about the current state of American politics.
“I have to admit that my country feels very unstable right now. I grew up with a sense of stability that democracy was guaranteed and that you can work the system in a way where your voice really matters and counts.”
“I always felt that power should be challenged. And now, I crave institutions because they’re so destabilized. And we need these institutions. I want to help bring them back.”
“In architecture, it’s all about bringing a lot of voices together and finding some expression that actually is really what you want to do, what you think is best, but is also able to convince people, educate people maybe, and you get educated too.”
Elizabeth Diller is a partner of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R). Alongside partner Ricardo Scofidio, Diller’s cross-genre work has been distinguished with TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list and the first MacArthur Foundation fellowship awarded in the field of architecture. She has also received the Wolf Prize in Architecture. Most recently, she led two cultural works significant to New York: The Shed and the expansion of MoMA. Diller also co-created, directed, and produced The Mile-Long Opera, an immersive choral work staged on the High Line. Diller is a member of the UN Council on Urban Initiatives and a Professor of Architectural Design at Princeton University.
Liz Diller was interviewed by Marc-Christoph Wagner in her studio in New York in June 2024.
Camera: Sean Hanley
Edited by: Signe Boe Pedersen
Produced by: Marc-Christoph Wagner
Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2024
Louisiana Channel is supported by Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Ny Carlsbergfondet, and C.L. Davids Fond og Samling. This film is supported by Dreyersfond and Fritz Hansen.
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