Mostra di Architettura di Venezia, the Architecture section of the Venice Biennale, was established in 1980, although architecture had been a part of the art biennale since 1968.
As well as addressing the academic side of architecture, the Biennale is an occasion where big-name architects and designers can showcase new projects, arranged in different pavilions, each with different themes. The Biennale is currently held in the Biennale Gardens.
The 12th International Architecture Exhibition, titled People meet in architecture'. August 29 to November 21, 2010. At the Arsenale and Giardini exhibition venues. Directed by Kazuyo Sejima.
Lion Awards:
The 11th International Architecture Exhibition, titled Out There: Architecture Beyond Building. September 14 to Sunday, November 23, 2008. At the Arsenale and Giardini exhibition venues. Directed by Aaron Betsky.
Lion Awards:
National Pavilions:
The 10th International Architecture Exhibition, directed by Richard Burdett. The exhibition was titled Cities, architecture and society. (September 10 to November 19). The collateral section City-Port was held in Palermo until January 14, 2007. The exhibition attracted over 130,000 visitors.