Architecture Biennale 2023 – national pavilions

Self-Reflection, Diversionary Tactics and Real Science Fiction

 - Frank Kaltenbach

Decolonization and decarbonization are the guiding themes determined by Biennale director Lesley Lokko. The 64 national pavilions present rather humble self-portraits and timid approaches. Outside the green Giardini, the future of urbanization is being renegotiated: in the desert of Saudi Arabia.

Self-Reflection, Diversionary Tactics and Real Science Fiction
© Frank Kaltenbach