The Canada Council invites expression of interest to become Canada?s official representation at the 2020 Venice Biennale of Architecture, a prestigious international platform for engagement with critical conversations about contemporary architecture. The Venice Biennale takes place primarily in two venues in the city; the Arsenale and the historic Giardini di Castello, where the Canada Pavilion is located. Canada?s Pavilion is one of 30 national pavilions with permanent homes in the Giardini. After undergoing a year of renovations, the 1957 designed Canada Pavilion opened again in May of 2018 and will be the site of the Canadian representation at the 2020 Venice Biennale of Architecture. Cultural leaders, architects, artists and more than 350,000 visitors are expected to visit the Biennale from May to November 2020. The Canadian Pavilion in Venice. Photo : ANDREA PERTOLDEO FOTOGRAFIA, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
The proposed exhibition should demonstrate conceptual and design excellence, innovation and relevance to contemporary architectural thought in Canada and may include works of critical or design research in architecture, landscape or urban design.
The selected Presenter will be responsible for delivering the proposed project, without substantial alteration to the Canada Pavilion, while assuming responsibility for expenses incurred by the project beyond the funding provided by the Canada Council.
The Canada Council will contribute $500,000 towards the 2020 Veni...