Venice Architecture Biennale 2018 theme 'Freespace' unveiled by curators Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara
The 16th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice will explore the concept of 'Freespace', as announced by curators Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects and La Biennale di Venezia president Paolo Baratta. Scheduled from 26 May to 25 November 2018, the biennale aims to highlight architecture's generosity and thoughtfulness, emphasizing themes like democratic space and the freedom to imagine. Farrell and McNamara described Freespace as encompassing nature's gifts, such as light and resources, and fostering meaningful connections between people and places. They stated that architecture should provide shelter and uplift spirits, with optimism and continuity as intrinsic qualities. The event will showcase global examples that nurture these principles, reinforcing architecture's role in benefiting everyone.
Key facts
- The 16th International Architecture Exhibition theme is 'Freespace'.
- Curators Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects announced the theme.
- Paolo Baratta is the president of La Biennale di Venezia.
- The biennale runs from 26 May to 25 November 2018.
- Freespace includes concepts like generosity of spirit and democratic space.
- The curators emphasized architecture's role in sheltering bodies and lifting spirits.
- Examples of generosity in architecture worldwide will be celebrated.
- The theme focuses on optimism and continuity in architectural design.
Entities
Artists
- Yvonne Farrell
- Shelley McNamara
- Paolo Baratta
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Grafton Architects
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Dublin
- Ireland