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Visual Deception: Lightscapes at Venice Biennale 2016

Visual Deception: Lightscapes at Venice Biennale 2016

EXHIBITION
Would you ever believe that somebody could drill a hole in the centuries-old roof of Venice Biennale’s Arsenale in order to host a temporary installation? No way! And yet the stunning Lightscapes set up and its solar rays seeping through the ceiling are somehow there and sending a very strong message.

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Spying Japanese Lifestyles at the Venice Biennale

Spying Japanese Lifestyles at the Venice Biennale

EXHIBITION
Japan’s national participation at “Reporting From The Front” in Venice looks as an out of scale built tiny town showcasing some of the most intriguing architectural designs recently realized in the country. Semi-public shared space is the key feature of each project.

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One Hundred Tons of Waste for the Venice Biennale

One Hundred Tons of Waste for the Venice Biennale

EXHIBITION
Did you know that the introductory rooms of the 2016 Biennale Architettura were built with 100 tons of material generated by the dismantling of the previous Biennale? 10,000 sq.m of plaster board and 14 km of metal studs: this is what the visitor will see stepping inside of Biennale’s Arsenale hall this year.

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Please Touch: City After the City at La Triennale di Milano

Please Touch: City After the City at La Triennale di Milano

EXHIBITION
How often did you hear that we are not supposed to touch anything in a museum? Do not do this, do not do that, just keep away, observe and do it in silence. Well, this is something you won’t hear visiting “City After the City” exhibition at La Triennale di Milano held at the former Expo Milan 2015 area.

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Expo 2015 is back! Visit Palazzo Italia Free!

Expo 2015 is back! Visit Palazzo Italia Free!

EXHIBITION
Did you miss the 2015 Expo and decide non to wait in line for hours to visit the Italian Pavilion? No worries! Palazzo Italia is open again and completely free for everybody. Don’t miss your chance to see the number one venue of the Universal Exhibition held in Milan in 2015 now.

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