Vesper: A New Architecture Journal Rooted in Venice

Sara Marini, a faculty member at Università IUAV di Venezia, oversees the bilingual publication Vesper. Rivista di architettura, arti e teoria, which is released by Quodlibet. This journal, part of the Ir.Ide research initiative supported by Italy's Ministry, launched in November 2019 with its inaugural issue titled "Supervenice." Each edition is dedicated to a specific theme: issue #2 explored "Materia-autore," while issue #3, "Nella selva," was anticipated in November 2020. Vesper advocates for a reflective approach to architecture, considering various contexts. Marini perceives Venice as a paradigm for urban-environmental interactions. The journal promotes extensive reading through long-form articles. Currently, a call for papers for issue #4, "Esili ed esodi," is open, emphasizing community-driven care for neglected areas, referencing Venice's actions during the November 2019 acqua alta.