A World of Fragile Parts was the 2016 special project for the Applied Arts Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia. Curated by the V&A in collaboration with La Biennale di Venezia, the exhibition explored the threats facing the preservation of global heritage sites and how the production of copies can aid in the preservation of cultural artefacts.
Ecological uncertainty, violent attacks, and the increasing demands of tourism are just a few of the factors putting global heritage sites and cultural artefacts at risk of destruction and loss. Copies and scans have emerged as a way of mitigating risk by providing valuable records of culture, and offering alternatives for a demanding public who want to experience historical sites and objects first-hand.
For more information: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/venice-architecture-biennale
This event is organised by Intermediate Unit 4.