Italy's Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the Sea
At the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, the Italian Pavilion, curated by Guendalina Salimei, showcases "Terrae Acquae," which highlights the Mediterranean and Italian coastlines. Situated in the Tese delle Vergini, the exhibition explores coastal challenges and opportunities. Salimei, a Roman architect born in 1962, underscores the potential for restoring damaged coasts. The pavilion presents over 600 projects from various organizations, starting with a 35-meter-wide film, followed by a work from anthropologist Francesco de Melis. Highlights include a photo gallery, Research Pier, contributions from Luigi Filetici and Alfredo Pirri, and an outdoor installation. The exhibition is open from May 10 to November 23, 2025. Critic Massimiliano Tonelli points out budget constraints and insufficient representation of lakes and rivers.
Key facts
- Italian Pavilion at 19th Venice Architecture Biennale is titled 'Terrae Acquae'
- Curated by Guendalina Salimei, Roman architect born 1962
- Exhibition focuses on the sea, Mediterranean, and Italian coasts
- Located in Tese delle Vergini, Arsenale, Venice
- Over 600 projects submitted via call, more than half selected
- Features films, photographs by Luigi Filetici, maps by Laura Canali, art by Alfredo Pirri
- Acoustic installation by David Monacchi
- Three-volume catalog includes public program details
- Runs from May 10 to November 23, 2025
- Critic notes tight deadlines and budget issues due to minister change
Entities
Artists
- Guendalina Salimei
- Francesco de Melis
- Luigi Filetici
- Laura Canali
- Alfredo Pirri
- David Monacchi
- Massimiliano Tonelli
Institutions
- Italian Pavilion
- Venice Architecture Biennale
- Arsenale
- Istituto Luce
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Arsenale
- Tese delle Vergini
- Mediterranean
- Lombardy
- Piedmont
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Umbria
- Valle d'Aosta