The Practice of Teaching at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale
Curated by Simona Galateo, The Practice of Teaching is a segment of the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale that explores the connection between education and professional practice. It showcases installations from twelve international studios affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana in Mendrisio, each reflecting their academic endeavors. Situated at the Corderie dell'Arsenale, these installations interact with the Close Encounter section, resulting in a seamless exhibition space. The Freespace theme invites attendees to create relational maps with the displays. Each installation features a panel with information and insights from the curator. Notable participants include Francis Kéré, Walter Angonese, Aires Mateus, and Obras Architects, with Kéré's "magic box" aiding asylum seekers and Obras Architects examining public spaces.
Key facts
- The Practice of Teaching is a special section of the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.
- The exhibition is curated by Simona Galateo and another curator.
- It features installations by twelve international studios from the Università della Svizzera italiana in Mendrisio.
- The installations are at the Corderie dell'Arsenale, mixed with those of Close Encounter.
- The layout is fluid and responds to the surrounding architecture.
- The Freespace theme allows visitors to create their own relational maps.
- Participants include Francis Kéré, Walter Angonese, Aires Mateus, and Obras Architects.
- Kéré's modular object was designed for Tempelhof Airport in Berlin for asylum seekers.
Entities
Artists
- Francis Kéré
- Walter Angonese
- Aires Mateus
- Obras Architects
- Sergison Bates
- Bertie Miller
- Dave Waters
- Paolo Riolzi
Institutions
- Università della Svizzera italiana
- Corderie dell'Arsenale
- Biennale Architettura 2018
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Mendrisio
- Switzerland
- Berlin
- Germany
- Tempelhof Airport