The Taiwan Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale, titled “NON-Belief: Taiwan Intelligens of Precarity,” explores the concept of “precarious intelligens,” a form of resilience shaped by natural disasters, geopolitical challenges, and uncertainty. Curated by Cheng-Luen Hsueh, the exhibition features collaborative research by faculty and students from National Cheng Kung University and practicing architects.
The pavilion showcases various projects, including “Border Elasticity,” which reimagines urban planning through public engagement, and “Climate Justice,” an installation highlighting the urban heat island effect. Other notable projects include “Tāi-uân and Venice: The Embodied Intelligens of Two Island Republics,” which draws parallels between Tainan and Venice, and “Path of Knowledge – Southern Branch of the National Central Library,” envisioning a library ramp as a space for social and intellectual encounters.
Cheng-Luen Hsueh notes that Taiwan’s experience with frequent natural disasters and complex politics has shaped its perceptual fluidity, allowing it to foster new architectural approaches that emphasize resilience.
The exhibition is structured around four themes: “Tactical Interdependence,” “Infrastructural Flux,” “Embodied Resilience,” and “Adaptive Assemblage.” The Taiwan Pavilion will be part of the Biennale from May 10 to November 23.
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