pygmalion karatzas photographs memorable installations at expo milan

pygmalion karatzas photographs memorable installations at expo milan
(above) italian pavilion, architects nemesi & partners © pygmalion karatzas

following a seven-year period of planning and construction, expo milan opened its gates to visitors on may 1st, 2015. the international fair exhibits ideas and installations in the areas of culture, technology, health and humanity. with the theme ‘feeding the planet, energy for life’, expo milan focuses on sustainable agriculture, with more than 140 participating countries who illustrate their traditions and innovations through immersive, participatory and informational exhibitions.

japan pavilion, architect atsushi kitagawara © pygmalion karatzas

architect and photographer pygmalion karatzas visited expo milan and has captured some of the most impressive architectural and artistic works presented within the pavilions. from a technological waterfall flowing from the ceiling by japanese studio teamlab for the japan building, and the latticed france pavilion by XTU architects, the exhibitions uncover the history and heritage of food through fascinating and memorable creative installations for visitors to experience, understand and enjoy.

poland pavilion, 2pm architects © pygmalion karatzas

france pavilion, studio x-tu, studio aln atelien, studio adeline rispal © pygmalion karatzas

vanke pavilion, architect daniel libeskind © pygmalion karatzas

austria pavilion, architect klaus loenhart & team breathe austria © pygmalion karatzas

spain pavilion, b720 arquitectos © pygmalion karatzas

lithuania pavilion, UAB ‘JAS’ (virginijus juozaitis) © pygmalion karatzas

slow food pavilion, architects herzog & de meuron © pygmalion karatzas

slovakia pavilion, architects agentura evka & karol kallay © pygmalion karatzas

pavilion zero, design michele de lucchi, curated by davide rampello © pygmalion karatzas 

russia pavilion, architect speech © pygmalion karatzas