Galway curators selected for 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick have been appointed to represent Ireland at the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale in 2027. Their project RESIDUUM aims to transform urban landscapes through a multidisciplinary approach rooted in Galway.
Irish Representation Announced for 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan T.D., has officially announced the selection of Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick as the curators representing Ireland at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at Venice. Working on behalf of Galway City Council, their project titled RESIDUUM was chosen following a competitive open call organised by Culture Ireland in partnership with the Arts Council.
"I would like to congratulate the RESIDUUM team," Minister O'Donovan stated. "The curators, along with their multidisciplinary team from Galway City Council, will increase awareness of Ireland's vibrant architecture sector on this important international stage."
At the heart of the RESIDUUM concept is an ambitious approach to city-making that addresses interconnected challenges regarding housing, place-making, and identity. The project seeks to weave a richer, more coherent urban tapestry by exploring how overlooked potential within cities can transform fragmented landscapes into connected, liveable places.
The curators will collaborate with a diverse team including Alice Casey and Cian Deegan of TAKA Architects for exhibition design; Jim Byrne of Galway City Council for content coordination; Peter Maybury for identity design; Frank Monahan from Architecture at the Edge Festival for the public programme; Caoimhín Corrigan as project manager; and Elaine White as project administrator.
"We are delighted to be announced as the curators of the Irish Pavilion," said Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick. "While rooted in Galway, RESIDUUM explores a timely challenge: how the overlooked potential embedded within our cities can help transform fragmented urban landscapes into connected, liveable places."
The Venice Architecture Biennale, running from May to November 2027, remains the most significant global platform for architectural exhibition. It will be curated by Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu under the title 'Do Architecture'. Ireland at Venice builds on a strong recent presence, following the successful 16th Biennale in 2018 curated by Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell of Grafton Architects.