Venice

Nairobi practice Cave Bureau explores architecture’s role in the geological afterlives of colonialism, as part of a team exhibiting at the British pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

By Marwa El Mubark Published 22 April 25

Pioneering Lisbeth Sachs is the Swiss architect behind the inspiration for creative collective Annexe’s reimagining of the Swiss pavilion for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

By Adam Štěch Published 21 April 25

Created in partnership with UNESCO-IOC and designed by Carlo Ratti, the centre marks the first educational space of its kind in Italy

By Laura May Todd Published 8 April 25

Saskia Colwell draws on classical and modern references for ‘Skin on Skin’, her solo exhibition at Victoria Miro, Venice

By Millie Walton Published 24 February 25

Stay on track with our pick of the most luxurious train journeys around the world, whether in 1920s-style opulence or contemporary chic

By Tianna Williams Published 19 February 25

From the Japanese art islands of Naoshima and Teshima to the Malaysian tropical paradise of Langkawi, here’s where Wallpaper* editors plan to travel to in 2025

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 30 December 24

The Venice Art Biennale took place 20 April - 24 November 2024 – here are our highlights from around Venice

By Amah-Rose Abrams Last updated 28 October 24

‘Cocteau: The Juggler’s Revenge’, celebrating the French artist's defiance of artistic labels, is in its final week at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice

By Caragh McKay Published 9 September 24

As the design and film worlds flocked to Venice at the weekend for Homo Faber and the Venice Film Festival, Wallpaper* sat down in a cool salon with two men in hot demand to take their temperature on craft, interiors and gold leaf cable covers

By Hugo Macdonald Published 4 September 24

The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, welcomes a Dior Spa, combining the brand’s Prestige skincare line with traditional Asian techniques

By Daven Wu Published 10 August 24

‘Personal Structures 2024: Beyond Boundaries’ reveals a rich tapestry of perspectives on the challenges of our time, from culture to climate and identity

By Nargess Banks Published 22 June 24

The new Brunello Cucinelli store in Venice brings contemporary elegance to two levels of the Palazzo della Borsa, with a focus on simplicity and sumptuous craftsmanship

By Simon Mills Published 7 June 24

Vincenzo De Cotiis Foundation in Venice opens its doors capturing the essence of the Italian designer’s contemporary storytelling

By Sujata Burman Published 1 May 24

Curator Aindrea Emelife has spearheaded a new wave of contemporary artists at the Venice Biennale’s second-ever Nigerian Pavilion. Here, she talks about what the world needs to learn about African art

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh Published 18 April 24

Kapwani Kiwanga draws on her experiences in materiality for the Canada Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale

By Hannah Silver Published 16 April 24

The upcoming Buccellati exhibition in Venice, ‘The Prince of Goldsmiths, Rediscovering the Classics’, is produced by Balich Wonder Studio and curated by Alba Cappellieri

By Hannah Silver Published 7 March 24

Stathaki presents her top 10 architecture stories of 2023, from a world-leading festival to lesser-known 20th-century architecture, contemporary transport hubs, museums and a pool to splash in

By Ellie Stathaki Published 24 December 23

Carlo Ratti has been revealed as the Director of the Architecture Department at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, with the specific task of curating the 19th International Architecture Exhibition

By Ellie Stathaki Published 21 December 23

Discover our top 10 house stories of 2023, from modernist reinventions to urban dwellings and idyllic retreats

By Ellie Stathaki Published 19 December 23

Art X Lagos 2023, the 8th edition of West Africa’s biggest art fair, was bigger and better than ever

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh Published 10 November 23

Venice Glass Week 2023: from a floating furnace to upcycled Murano glass, the international festival (until 17 September) celebrates the art of fire and glassmaking

By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published 14 September 23

Author Christopher Wallace traces the footsteps of the original playboy-artist-activist Peter Beard, travelling from Kenya, to the Serengeti, Cassis and beyond

By Christopher Wallace Published 23 August 23

The oldest palazzo on the Grand Canal, the Venice Venice Hotel is launching an ambitious new expansion project

By Laura May Todd Published 17 August 23

Nexus House by Woods + Dangaran is a Venice house perfect for the Los Angeles lifestyle

By Ellie Stathaki Published 24 July 23