The 5 best exhibitions to see at the Venice Biennale From Chinese architecture to futuristic mega-greenhouses

The Venice Biennale is perhaps one of the most exciting and interesting events on the world scene regarding the unique intersection of art, architecture and design that is reflected in the immortal beauty of the Laguna. As this is the edition of the restart after the lockdown, the enthusiasm is clearly skyrocketing and there will be many exhibitions and side events that will animate not only the city but the entire region.

Here are the best exhibitions to visit.

Design in pratica/”Pratiche di design virtuso”

JoeVelluto Studio's solo exhibition, curated by Leonardo Caffo in Padua, wants to reflect on the potential that design has to inspire a change in our lifestyle and habits. The design therefore comes as a virtuous practice, inspired by a structured path around the Eightfold Buddhist Path. The Design concept in Practice will be divided around eight points to try to imagine a more ethical, responsible and conscious lifestyle, obviously applied to design and design. The exhibition can also be visited online through the dedicated website/platform that will remain active even after the exhibition is finished. The opening will be on September 17th at the Cavour Civic Gallery, but on the occasion of the opening of the Venice Biennale of Architecture a talk will be organized at Ocean Space.

From September 17 to Novemeber 1 

Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 73b

Padova

Hakka Earthen Houses on variation-Co-operative Living, Art and Migration Architecture in China

The protagonist of this exhibition is Tropicalia, the largest single-domed greenhouse in the world, designed by the Coldefy studio. The exhibition presents the latest results of research on tropical flora and fauna, the architectural and engineering uniqueness of the project, and its innovative sustainable air treatment system. In 2024, the greenhouse will be built on the Côte d'Opale (France) to offer a unique experience, discovering the extraordinary and at the same time fragile tropical ecosystem. Meanwhile, through architectural models, drawings, sketches, videos and explanatory material, the exhibition will immerse visitors in their environmental and educational message but also in the details of design and construction.

Squero Castello, Castello, 369 (salizada Streta)

10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm, closed on Monday