Formafantasma's exhibition, The Shape of Things to Come, will be showcased at Negozio Olivetti during the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. Curated by Bartolomeo Pietromarchi, the exhibit revisits the duo's 2017 research on electronic waste, focusing on planned obsolescence. By exploring the consequences of the tech industry's hidden environmental impacts, the project prompts a reconsideration of design practices. The venue, designed by Carlo Scarpa, enhances the dialogue surrounding the philosophy of lasting design versus the current throwaway culture, advocating for a future shaped by sustainable choices.
During the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Formafantasma's exhibition The Shape of Things to Come examines the tech industry's environmental impact, contrasting durable design versus planned obsolescence.
The Shape of Things to Come launches an expanded exploration of Ore Streams, focusing on how the tech industry's practices contribute to climate degradation by prioritizing consumption over sustainability.
#venice-architecture-biennale #formafantasma #sustainable-design #planned-obsolescence #carlo-scarpa
Collection
[
|
...
]