SaphiraVentura and Instituto Bienal Amazônia Present
SIDE bY SIDE VENICE Architecture Biennale 2025
Exhibition 2
July 3–15, 2025
Campiello Widmann – Rio Terà dei Biri, 5415 – Venice, IT
An International Traveling Exhibition Culminating at COP 30 in Belém do Pará.
From July 3rd to 15th, Venice will host the groundbreaking collective exhibition “Innovation in Focus: Side by Side Venice Architecture Biennale 2025”, an inspiring showcase of international professionals dedicated to exploring sustainable solutions through architecture and art. This traveling exhibition aims to foster dialogue and innovation, culminating at COP 30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil.
Curated by Alcinda Saphira, the exhibition features prominent architects—including Benedito Abbud Arquitetura Paisagística, Seferin Arquitetura da Saúde, Patricia O’Reilly, and Ester Carro—alongside distinguished artists: Bari Bing, Dominika Koczot & Greg Hajdarowicz, Ali Saracoglu, Ipek Saracoglu, Musa Saracoglu, Barbara Tyler, Liz Carvalho, Nashmia Chughtai, Diane Bellier. Together, they demonstrate how creative practices can address urgent ecological challenges while pushing the boundaries of design and artistic expression.
This traveling exhibition is a collaborative effort among leading institutions committed to advancing sustainable practices and fostering creative exchanges across borders. Its ultimate destination is COP 30 in Belém do Pará, emphasizing the global importance of sustainable development and environmental responsibility.
Join us in celebrating innovation, creativity, and sustainability—an inspiring journey from Venice to the world stage.
Exhibition: July 3–15, 2025
Opening Reception: July 3 | 6–10pm
Conference by: Irena-Isabella, Intuitive Producer | July 3
Location: Rio Terà dei Biri o del Parsemolo, 5415, 30121 Venice, Italy
TEAM:
Curator: Alcinda Saphira
Coordinator: Louis Ventura, PhD
Producer: Liz Carvalho
Designer: Camila Crivelenti
Press Officer: Paula Ramagem
Architecture Consultant: Bruno Roberto Padovano
Organized by: Instituto Bienal Amazônia and Saphira Ventura Gallery