Four New Nations Debut at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
The 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, named 'Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.', has commenced under the direction of curator Carlo Ratti, emphasizing the interplay between natural, artificial, and collective intelligence. This year introduces four new national participants: Azerbaijan, Oman, Qatar, and Togo. Azerbaijan presents 'Equilibrium. Patterns of Azerbaijan', curated by Nigar Gardashkhanova, highlighting Baku's evolution from 'Black City' to 'White City'. Qatar's pavilion, 'Beyti Beytak. My Home is Your Home', features a Community Centre designed by Yasmeen Lari, curated by Aurélien Lemonier and Sean Anderson. Togo's 'Considering Togo’s Architectural Heritage', led by Studio NEiDA, examines architectural heritage, while Oman's 'Traces', curated by Majeda Alhinai, embodies Vision 2040, merging tradition with innovation.
Key facts
- The 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is titled 'Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.'
- Carlo Ratti is the curator of the 2025 edition.
- Four new countries are participating: Azerbaijan, Oman, Qatar, and Togo.
- Azerbaijan's pavilion 'Equilibrium. Patterns of Azerbaijan' is curated by Nigar Gardashkhanova.
- Qatar's pavilion is the first new nation to enter the Giardini in thirty years.
- Qatar's temporary Community Centre was designed by Yasmeen Lari using bamboo and palm fronds.
- Togo's pavilion is curated by Studio NEiDA and initiated by Sonia Lawson.
- Oman's pavilion 'Traces' is curated by Majeda Alhinai and reflects Oman's Vision 2040.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Ratti
- Nigar Gardashkhanova
- Lina Ghotmeh
- Yasmeen Lari
- Aurélien Lemonier
- Sean Anderson
- Sonia Lawson
- Majeda Alhinai
- Ilham Aliyev
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Heydar Aliyev Foundation
- Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Embassy of Azerbaijan in Italy
- Palais de Lomé
- Studio NEiDA
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Azerbaijan
- Baku
- Qatar
- Giardini
- Palazzo Franchetti
- Togo
- Oman
- Middle East
- North Africa
- South Asia