Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli visited the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, which runs from May 10 to November 23, 2025. The Biennale is curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, focusing on the theme "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.".
The 2025 Biennale features 66 national pavilions, including first-time participants Azerbaijan, Oman, Qatar, and Togo. The exhibition explores architecture's role in addressing climate change and population evolution, divided into Natural, Artificial, and Collective Intelligence sections.
The Italian Pavilion, themed "TERRÆ AQUÆ. Italy and the Intelligence of the Sea," is curated by architect Guendalina Salimei. It focuses on the relationship between land and sea, emphasizing the sustainability of Italy's coasts and the need for innovative solutions to address climate change. The pavilion will host seminars, conferences, and workshops throughout the exhibition.