Open letter demands female curator for Italy Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale

A recent open letter on Artribune, written by MariaLuisa Palumbo, Elena Fabrizi, and Francesca Perani, calls on the Italian Ministry of Culture to appoint a female curator for the Italy Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. This request comes after Lesley Lokko’s appointment as the main curator, highlighting that male curators have dominated the pavilion for the last eight editions. The authors argue this trend shows a lack of gender equality and urge the Ministry to take action. They propose three steps: hold a public competition, encourage joint curatorial efforts, and focus on innovative ideas rather than traditional roles. The letter also notes an upcoming article featuring insights from nine Italian women architects on creating a Pavilion that reflects Lokko's themes of equality and justice.