Have you ever wondered how the famous Venice Architecture Biennale came about?
At a time when architecture was searching for its place in artistic events, a series of events led to the creation of an important platform for the presentation and discussion of architectural ideas. Among them, the Europe/America confrontation played a crucial role in the early years of the Architecture Biennale’s development.
In this post, I want to take you on a journey that led to the birth of the Venice Architecture Biennale, analysing how an exhibition anticipated the milestones towards its global recognition.