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Venice Biennale Central Pavilion Renovation

Venice Biennale Unveils Newly Renovated Central Pavilion at the Giardini

Matt Hickman

March 19, 2026

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The 16-month ‘reinvention’ of the 1895 building debuts just weeks ahead of the start of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale.

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu Named Curators of the 2027 Architecture Biennale

RECORD Editors

November 26, 2025

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The founders of Amateur Architecture Studio will lead the 20th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice.

Höweler + Yoon and Carlo Ratti Associati’s AquaPraça Debuts at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Matt Hickman

September 12, 2025

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The floating public plaza is making a transatlantic journey to Belém, Brazil, where it will serve as a focal point of the upcoming COP30 climate talks in November.

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In Venice, an Architecture Biennale with a Dystopian Flair

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Ian Volner

May 30, 2025

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The atmosphere was that of a 'shadow-realm Coney Island where the only prize is the grim certainty that the end is nigh,' writes Ian Volner of the Venice Biennale's 19th Architecture Exhibition.

Fifty-two Finalists Announced for the American Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Pansy Schulman

February 10, 2025

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The participants will explore the cultural and architectural significance of porches for the exhibition opening May 2025.

Venice Begins Dismantling Glass Steps of Santiago Calatrava’s Slippery Glass Bridge

Matt Hickman

December 16, 2024

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The Spanish architect and engineer is not involved with the accessibility-improving project, which the city estimates will cost as much as 2 million euros.

Cleveland Gallery SPACES to Produce “Everlasting Plastics” for U.S. Pavilion at 2023 Venice Biennale

Fred A. Bernstein

November 1, 2022

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Six designers and artists were commissioned for the U.S. installation on the theme of the impact of plastics at this year's architecture biennale.

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“Laboratory of the Future” Will Be the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale Theme

Curated by Lesley Lokko, next year’s Biennale will center around Africa

Izzy Kornblatt

June 1, 2022

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Next year’s Biennale, curated by Lesley Lokko, will explore the twin imperatives of decolonization and decarbonization and center around Africa.

Simone Leigh's “Sovereignty” Explores Colonial Histories at the Venice Biennale

Leigh is the first Black woman to present a solo exhibition at the biennale’s U.S. pavilion

Ilana Herzig

May 25, 2022

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Leigh’s sculptural pieces investigate colonial histories, Black feminist representation, and power objects of the African diaspora.

David Chipperfield Architects Unveils Restoration of Venice’s Procuratie Vecchie

Instantly recognizable from the exterior, the 16th-century building on St. Mark’s Square will be partially accessible to the public for the first time in 500 years

Leonardo Zuccaro Marchi

April 7, 2022

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Off limits to the public for 500 years, a St. Mark’s Square landmark is converted by David Chipperfield Architects into offices, galleries, and event spaces.