The AA exhibition curated by AA Diploma tutor Elena Palacios Carral, Portraits of Practice: The Life and Work of MJ Long, was reviewed in the RIBA Journal this week by Pamela Buxton. Alongside a summary of Elena’s work and research towards the exhibition, Buxton writes:

In this unusual perspective on Long’s work, the doll’s house is the main focus of an exploration of the context for her [MJ Long’s] practice. This is achieved through models, drawings, photographs, objects and audio content from those who knew and worked with her – including Sal and Rolfe Kentish, her partner in Long & Kentish, as well as Long herself. Carral is interested in how Long negotiated the many and various roles applied to her, including wife, partner, mother and teacher.

The full review can be read here, and in addition to the exhibition the AA is hosting a series of discussions on the gendering of space and objects, titled Portraits of Practice. More information on the series and a schedule of events can be accessed here.

Image: Installation view of Portraits of Practice: The Life and Work of MJ Long. Photo credit: Elena Andreea Teleaga.