As part of the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, the Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia presents an exclusive show confronting the foundational works of Charlotte Perriand and Frank Gehry.
Over the past century, developments in technology have increased the frequency with which we have reimagined the home. Industrial and digital technologies evolutions, together with changing social values, have enabled architects to invent new solutions for the way we live. While attempting to house an unprecedented global population, we are confronted with an ecological crisis of our own making. The work of Charlotte Perriand and Frank Gehry are presented here as both historical references and as viable solutions for these issues. Precursors to current innovations in independent energy collection and consumption, two projects are exhibited for the first time: Perriand’s Tritrianon project (1937) and Gehry’s Power Pack project (1969).
Since 2013, the Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia is where contemporary art meets the artistic heritage of La Serenissima. Putting traditional and modern art into context, it offers a means of breaking down barriers, of re-attaching contemporary art to its roots and celebrating the vitality of classical art, with Louis Vuitton’s support for the restauration of famous Venetian art.
Website: www.eu.louisvuitton.com
Location: Espace Louis Vuitton, Venice
Schedule: until Nov. 21, 2021
Hours: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Ticket: free entrance
