Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu Named Curators of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu. Image Courtesy of Venice Architecture Biennale
La Biennale di Venezia has announced that architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu will curate the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, opening in May 2027. Founders of Amateur Architecture Studio and leading voices in contemporary practice, the duo is known for an approach rooted in craftsmanship, material reuse, and deep engagement with place. Their appointment brings renewed attention to vernacular knowledge, construction cultures, and the social realities shaping architecture today.
