Architecture and Photography Meet Assassin's Creed in Venice
On October 2, coinciding with World Architecture Day and the Venice Architecture Biennale, the Hotel Aquarius in Venice held the exhibition 'Arte, architettura e fotografia in Assassin’s Creed' to highlight Ubisoft's upcoming game, Assassin's Creed Mirage. This one-day event, organized by Neoludica Game Art Gallery, displayed concept art, virtual photography, and pieces from various artists. A conference featured art director Jean-Luc Sala discussing the reconstruction of 9th-century Baghdad. Critics Debora Ferrari and Luca Traini shared insights into Neoludica's background. Virtual photographers Dario Giorgetti and Francesco Favero detailed their artistic processes, while Paolo Della Corte and Igor Imhoff presented their works. Attendees also included cosplayers from Assassin's Creed Cosplay Italia. The game is set to launch on October 5, 2025, for PC, PS4/5, and Xbox One/Series S/X.
Key facts
- Exhibition held on October 2 at Hotel Aquarius, Venice.
- Event coincided with World Architecture Day and Venice Architecture Biennale.
- Curated by Neoludica Game Art Gallery.
- Featured concept art, virtual photography, and works by Neoludica-affiliated artists.
- Conference included Jean-Luc Sala (art director of Assassin's Creed Mirage), Debora Ferrari, Luca Traini, Dario Giorgetti, Francesco Favero, Paolo Della Corte, Igor Imhoff.
- Virtual photography practice discussed as 'win-win' but often unpaid.
- Dario Giorgetti's 'Mirage' photo from Assassin's Creed Origins highlighted.
- Assassin's Creed Mirage released October 5, 2025.
- Game set in 9th-century Baghdad during Abbasid Empire.
- Neoludica previously organized 'Art is a Game 2011-1966' for 54th Venice Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Luc Sala
- Debora Ferrari
- Luca Traini
- Dario Giorgetti
- Francesco Favero
- Paolo Della Corte
- Igor Imhoff
- Oliviero Toscani
Institutions
- Ubisoft
- Neoludica Game Art Gallery
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino
- Assassin's Creed Cosplay Italia
- Hotel Aquarius
- Lu Murano
- Artribune
- Heterotopias
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Baghdad
- Middle East
- Greece
- London
- Egypt