In 1895 thanks the to the initiative of the mayor of Venice, Riccardo Selvatico, the first international art exhibition took place in the Giardini di Castello. This exhibition later became the Venice Biennale. For this event, the hosts built the Pro Arte Pavilion and the Italian Pavilion. During this 49th Biennale, the Italian Pavilion is reserved for the »Plateau of Humankind« exhibition.
