14th Venice Biennale Legible Pompeii
Exhibition & Publication Design
Exhibition & Publication Design
This publication and installation depicted the archaeological site of Pompeii, which has recently undergone a series of collapses from overuse and under maintenance. The installation served as a visual metaphor for Pompeii that participants help destroy by removing bricks for souvenirs. The experience included a brick installation and an exhibition catalogue. This piece was created for the Princeton School of Architecture.
Michael Seitz: Designer
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