Biennale Architettura 2018: 14 Extra-European National Pavilions Previewed
The 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, named 'Freespace' and overseen by curators Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, is set to commence on May 26, 2018. A jury featuring Frank Barkow and Sofía von Ellrichshausen will present three awards. Notable exhibits include Argentina's pavilion showcasing a glass case by Javier Mendiondo, Australia's 'Repair' filled with thousands of plants, Brazil's 'Muros de Ar' which reimagines walls, and Canada's 'Unceded: Voices of the Land' created by Douglas Cardinal. Additionally, Chile's 'Stadium' reflects on historical events, while China's 'Building a Future Countryside' addresses rural development. Other participating nations include Korea, Egypt, the UAE, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, and the US with its 'Dimensions of Citizenship'.
Key facts
- 16th International Architecture Exhibition opens May 26, 2018 in Venice.
- Curated by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara under the theme 'Freespace'.
- Jury includes Frank Barkow, Sofía von Ellrichshausen, Kate Goodwin, Patricia Patkau, Pier Paolo Tamburelli.
- Paolo Baratta chairs the Biennale board.
- Golden Lion awarded for Best National Participation.
- 14 extra-European countries featured: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Korea, Egypt, UAE, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, USA.
- Canada's pavilion restored by Alberico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Troels Bruun, Gordon Filewych.
- Chile's pavilion references 1962 World Cup, 1973 detention, 1987 papal visit.
Entities
Artists
- Frank Barkow
- Sofía von Ellrichshausen
- Kate Goodwin
- Patricia Patkau
- Pier Paolo Tamburelli
- Yvonne Farrell
- Shelley McNamara
- Paolo Baratta
- Javier Mendiondo
- Pablo Anzilutti
- Francisco Garrido
- Federico Cairoli
- Mauro Baracco
- Louise Wright
- Linda Tegg
- Gabriel Kozlowski
- Laura González Fierro
- Marcelo Maia Rosa
- Sol Camacho
- Douglas Cardinal
- Alberico Barbiano di Belgiojoso
- Troels Bruun
- Gordon Filewych
- Alejandra Celedón
- Li Xiangning
- Park Seongtae
- Islam El Mashtooly
- Mouaz Abouzaid
- Cristiano Luchetti
- Khaled Alawadi
- Momoyo Kaijima
- Laurent Stalder
- Yu Iseki
- Ifat Finkelman
- Deborah Pinto Fdeda
- Oren Sagiv
- Tania Coen-Uzzielli
- Gabriela Etchegaray
- Niall Atkinson
- Ann Lui
- Mimi Zeiger
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Patkau Architects
- San Rocco
- BBPR
- Korea Engineering Consultants Corp. (KECC)
- Junglim Foundation
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
- National University of Singapore
- Chicago University
- SAIC
- Future Firm
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Argentina
- Australia
- Victoria
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Santiago
- China
- Korea
- Seoul
- Egypt
- United Arab Emirates
- Japan
- Israel
- Jerusalem
- Mexico
- Singapore
- United States
- Turtle Island