Under the title ‘Double Agent: Do You Speak Flower?’, the central exhibition, as described, “examines the figure of floriography, a code hidden in flowers used to convey secret messages”. The transdisciplinary and multi-layered exhibition focuses on the central role of the language of flowers, often used by women to express their identity: “In this sense, flowers pave the way for antagonistic and alternative interpretations, both of meanings and of the context in which they are deciphered”.

In contrast to conventional design history narratives promoted by modernist adherents, ‘Double Agent’ offers a new perspective on extended design and how these strategies can contribute to the transformation of the discipline. The strategic nature of artifice and the subtlety behind the fragility and beauty of flowers will be explored and highlighted. In addition, the Biennale has adopted sustainability as a guiding principle, taking active steps to reduce its environmental footprint in all its activities and showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable cultural production.