Auto-Exotic, Venice Design Biennial 2023

Auto-Exotic is the theme of the fourth edition of the Venice Design Biennial, whose programme of exhibitions returns to Venice from 19 May to 18 June, in parallel with the first month of the Architecture Biennale. The traditional concept of exoticism, steeped in stereotypes, is rethought through the lens of design.

As in previous editions, the Venice Design Biennial will explore the different declinations of this theme through the Main Group Exhibition Auto-Exotic, curated by Francesca Giubilei and Luca Berta, and a series of Collateral Projects organized by design firms, galleries and individual designers who will present their installations in independent spaces.

Once again, the aim is to combine the discovery of carefully curated design projects with the experience of the city, which in Venice means in first and foremost by foot, by also (even more so in this year’s edition) by boat walking. The Main Group Exhibition will also present the outcome of the Venice Design Biennial Residency, awarded this year to Australian designer Trent Jansen, who realised his new project in collaboration with Vetralia Collectible, editor of the work.