UK-Malaysia Team to Curate British Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale with Festival of Hungry Ghosts Theme
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Tom Ravenscroft
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Summary
The British Council has selected a UK-Malaysia collaborative team to curate the British Pavilion at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale. The team, led by Grymsdyke Farm's Guan Lee and IDK founder Eleanor Hill, will work with Penang-based artisans to present the Festival of Hungry Ghosts, exploring themes of migration, diaspora, and cultural exchange. The project marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Malaysia and aims to showcase traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary architectural practice.
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· 4 pulledThe British Council has announced that the British Pavilion at the next Venice Architecture Biennale will be curated by a team of UK-based curators in collaboration with a trio of Penang-based artisans.
Planned to mark '70 years of diplomatic relations' between UK and Malaysia, the curation of the pavilion will be led by Grymsdyke Farm founding director Guan Lee and IDK founder Eleanor Hill.
The team will present the Festival of Hungry Ghosts, exploring themes of migration, diaspora, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The project aims to showcase traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary architectural practice, bridging cultural heritage with modern design approaches.
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