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Venice Biennale of Architecture 2021

As the 17th edition of the world-beating architecture event arrives, we look at the urgent questions raised by its title ‘ “How Will We Live Together?” and talk to artists and curators involved

© Sebastiano Pellion di Persano, courtesy Vuslat Foundation and artist Giuseppe Penone

Venice Biennale of Architecture 2021 — full of words, questions and stuff
This year’s event is at times brilliant and provocative but do ideas really need so much physical manifestation?
Hashim Sarkis: ‘We are exploring the same subjects that led to the pandemic’
The curator of Venice Biennale of Architecture says this year’s event examines our relationship with the planet and each other
Superflux — the duo inspiring change through hypothetical worlds
The experimental art and design studio’s latest installation, on show in Venice, envisions a multi-species dinner party
Deep listening — Taloi Havini conjures the sound of her ancestors
The Papua New Guinea-born artist’s aural installation in Venice explores her community’s enduring connection to the sea
Sacred designs: the rich history of British mosques
An exhibition organised by the V&A for the Venice Biennale of Architecture sheds light on these multi-layered spaces
Venice — a place for us?
The city that hosts the world’s most prestigious Biennale of Architecture has a property crisis of its own
The RA’s Vicky Richardson: ‘The world desperately needs heroic ideas’
The Royal Academy’s newly appointed head of architecture discusses designing the shape of the future