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Knitted canopy from Serbia turns heads at Venice Biennale

Christine Lebert | Astrid Benölken
October 26, 2025

An astounding knit installation from Serbia symbolizing fragility and circular design has stolen the show at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

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Christine Lebert
Christine Lebert German culture and lifestyle reporter and editor
Astrid Benölken Reporter and editor with a focus on European affairs
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