Biennale Architecture 2025: “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.”
The 19th International Architecture Exhibition will take place from May 10 to November 23, 2025, with a pre-opening on May 8 and 9. Curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, the exhibition explores the concept of “Intelligens” – a Latin term combining intelligence and collectivity. This edition focuses on the relationship between nature and technology, promoting a collaborative and inclusive approach to addressing global challenges.
The Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore emerging trends in architecture and design, providing a global perspective on today’s challenges and opportunities. With a rich program of events, exhibitions, and installations, Venice once again affirms its role as a vital hub for international cultural and creative dialogue.
Dates, Opening Hours, and Venues
- Dates: May 10 – November 23, 2025
- Main Venues: Giardini della Biennale and Arsenale
- Opening Hours:
- Summer Schedule (May 10 – September 28): 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:45 PM)
- Autumn Schedule (September 30 – November 23): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:45 PM)
- Closed on Mondays, except on May 12, June 2, July 21, September 1, October 20, and November 17
- Summer Schedule (May 10 – September 28): 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:45 PM)
Tickets and Guided Tours
Tickets are available exclusively online. For more information on ticket options and to purchase, please visit the official website:
👉 https://www.labiennale.org/en/architecture/2025/information#tickets
Venice Tells Its Story Through the Wood of Its Briccole
During the buzz of the Biennale opening, Venice isn’t just showing off its contemporary art scene — it’s also telling quieter, deeper stories. One of the most poetic events in this year’s calendar is the exhibition “WATER STORIES – A Sentimental Guide to Venice Written on Briccole”, running from May 6 to June 30, 2025, at Atelier Lunardelli Venezia.
The show is a collaboration with illustrator and architect Jacopo Ascari, and it brings together thirty unique pieces created on the wood of briccole — the iconic oak poles that guide boats through the Venetian lagoon. These weathered, timeworn posts have been lovingly reimagined as artistic surfaces, transformed by the hands of skilled artisans. More than just beautiful objects, they hold a deeper meaning: a personal, emotional map of the city, shaped by the memories of Agnese and Sebastiano Lunardelli.
In tune with the Biennale’s theme “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective,” the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the ties between Venice’s landscape, its artisanal heritage, and the ongoing evolution of the city.
The opening night is set for Tuesday, May 6 at 7 PM. You’ll find the Atelier tucked away in Calle Seconda del Cristo 2210/A — just steps from Campo San Polo, Ca’ Pesaro, and the Fondazione Prada.
Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is one of those hidden gems worth discovering.