Laboratories of the Future: the African perspective takes centre stage at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

Laboratories of the Future. Diébédo Francis Kéré at Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 - Photo by Matteo de Mayda, courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia.

Ten brave projects exploring the decolonisation and decarbonization of Africa and the African diaspora countries at the ‘Laboratories of the future’ main exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023.

Venice Architecture Biennale 2023: finally, the spotlight is on Africa!

Venice Architecture Biennale 2023. Lesley Lokko in Venice - Photo by Jacopo Salvi, courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia.

There is a great dose of optimism and commitment to make a change at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023. The most influential architecture event explores the transformative power of contemporary architecture to find solutions and build an environmentally friendly future… And starting from Africa, the true ‘Laboratory of the Future,’ says curator Lesley Lokko.