Guests from the Future: 22 emerging practitioners at Venice Architecture Biennale
Curated by Lesley Lokko, the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, titled 'The Laboratory of the Future', showcases 'Guests from the Future', featuring 22 up-and-coming practitioners. The event encompasses six major sections that address themes of decarbonization and decolonization. Black Females in Architecture (BFA) advocates for gender inclusivity, boasting over 450 members. Rashid Ali Architects introduces the Hargeisa Courtyard Pavilion, emphasizing the social impact of architecture in the underfunded Global South. Aziza Chaouni Projects presents 'Modern West Africa: Recorded', highlighting reuse initiatives from Morocco, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Anusha Alamgir's film 'Porda' examines the hijab as an architectural feature. Folasade Okunribido showcases 'The Blue Hour' for Ààfin Awon Eniyan, a cultural haven in Nigeria. The Biennale lasts for two months.
Key facts
- The 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale is curated by Lesley Lokko.
- The Biennale is titled 'The Laboratory of the Future'.
- It is divided into six macro-sections.
- The focus 'Guests from the Future' includes 22 emerging practitioners.
- Black Females in Architecture (BFA) has over 450 female members.
- Rashid Ali Architects is a Somali-London-based studio.
- Aziza Chaouni Projects presents three modernist African buildings.
- Anusha Alamgir is a Bengali artist and RCA graduate.
- Folasade Okunribido is a London-based architect.
- The Biennale addresses decarbonization and decolonization.
Entities
Artists
- Lesley Lokko
- Rashid Ali
- Aziza Chaouni
- Anusha Alamgir
- Folasade Okunribido
- Sophie Marie Piccoli
Institutions
- Black Females in Architecture (BFA)
- Rashid Ali Architects
- Aziza Chaouni Projects
- Royal College of Art (RCA)
- UNESCO
- Artribune
- Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio
- MDP Paysagiste
- IHA Architecte
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Arsenale
- Central Pavilion
- Hargeisa
- Somalia
- London
- United Kingdom
- Morocco
- Burkina Faso
- Senegal
- West Africa
- Nigeria
- Bengal
- Paris
- France