On 9 May, Venice Urban Lab led the first urban walk of the Jane’s Walk Venice 2026 program as part of its collaboration with the international festival dedicated to exploring cities through walking, observation, and dialogue.

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The walk, led by our members Giulia Todeschini and Olenka Palomino, followed the perspective of the Italian architect Egle Renata Trincanato, drawing on her book Venezia minore (Edizioni del Milione, Milan, 1948). Its aim was to rediscover the value of everyday architecture and the role that “minor” spaces play in shaping a vibrant, lived-in city.

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The route extended from Campo della Bragora to the Church of Sant’Anna in the Castello district. Throughout the walk, Venezia minore served as a shared tool for observation: Trincanato’s drawings and sketches helped participants look more closely at the buildings along the route, revealing details and architectural features that often go unnoticed.

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The walk also provided an opportunity to reflect on the places visited and on the relationship between architecture, memory, and everyday life, highlighting how even the city’s less celebrated spaces contribute to shaping its identity.

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Along the way, we also happened to meet Melissa McGill, the artist behind the Marea installation in Castello. She shared the story and meaning of her work with us, and this unexpected encounter further enriched the experience by creating a dialogue between contemporary art, place, and personal narratives.

 

We would like to thank the organizers of Jane’s Walk Venice and everyone who joined the walk for sharing this moment of exploration and collective reading of the city.

For more information, visit the Jane’s Walk Venice Instagram page.