Arcipelago Italia: Mario Cucinella's Pavilion for 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale
Mario Cucinella has unveiled his curatorial concept for the Italian Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which is set to launch on May 26, 2018. Titled "Arcipelago Italia," the pavilion highlights Italy's internal regions, which represent 60% of the land and house 25% of the populace, both of which are experiencing challenges of depopulation and an aging demographic. Cucinella advocates for "creative empathy" and a design approach that encourages participation. The exhibition is divided into three major sections: "Itinerari," "Futuro," and "Progetti Sperimentali," showcasing five projects from Barbagia, Valle del Belice, Matera, Camerino, and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Funded by €600,000 from MiBACT, the pavilion attracted over 500 project entries. Thematic activities will commence in June 2018.
Key facts
- Mario Cucinella curated the Italian Pavilion for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.
- The pavilion is titled 'Arcipelago Italia' and opens May 26, 2018.
- Focus is on Italy's internal areas, covering 60% of territory with 25% of population.
- Five experimental projects target Barbagia, Valle del Belice, Matera, Camerino, and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
- Over 500 submissions were received for the call; 65 projects are included.
- MiBACT provides €600,000 in support.
- Federica Galloni is Commissioner of the Italian Pavilion.
- A cycle of four thematic activities starts June 2018.
- Readings from Giancarlo De Carlo are planned in the Giardino delle Vergini.
- The pavilion aligns with MiBACT's recent initiatives like Year of the Villages and Year of the Paths.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Cucinella
- Pietro Consagra
- Giancarlo De Carlo
- Marcello Pastonesi
- Carlo Furgeri Gilbert
- Federica Galloni
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- MiBACT
- Cresme
- Fondazione La Biennale
- DGAAP
- SNAI
- Artribune
- Italian Pavilion
- Venice Architecture Biennale
- Someone srl
- RaiCinema
Locations
- Italy
- Venice
- Barbagia
- Ottana
- Sardinia
- Valle del Belice
- Gibellina
- Sicily
- Matera
- Ferrandina
- Grassano
- Basilicata
- Camerino
- Marche
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
- Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi
- Abruzzo
- Pacentro
- Giardino delle Vergini
- Casentino Forests
- Tuscany
- Emilia Romagna
- Belice
- Alpi Occidentali
- Alpi Orientali
- Appennino Settentrionale
- Appennino Centrale
- Appennino Sannita-Campano-Lucano
- Subappennino Dauno – Alta Murgia – Salento
- Appennino Calabro – siculo
- Sardegna