Golden Goose transformed its cultural hub Haus in Marghera, Venice, into a whimsical and immersive world, to kick off the Biennale Arte 2026

In collaboration with Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary studio Playlab, Inc., Italian footwear brand Golden Goose presented “The Forest For The Trees”, an interactive artistic installation that invited guests to step into a storybook-like exploration of imagination and possibility.

Framed as a narrative journey, the exhibition took visitors through a sequence of interconnected environments. It began in the piazza with a looping sonic landscape and symbolic gestures, then moved into the academy and playground, where guests could paint and place miniature trees into a collective diorama. The experience continued through a sensory tunnel before culminating in the hangar, where the miniature world expanded into a monumental forest installation. Movable elements encouraged ongoing interaction, blurring the lines between viewer and creator, and allowing each person to become part of the evolving artwork.

The evening culminated in a magical candlelit dinner inside the hangar, curated by Michelin-starred restaurant Da Gorini. Using locally sourced ingredients and designed by flower artist Federica Carlini, the interactive mise en place brought the forest theme to the table. blending international creatives from the worlds of art, fashion, music and entrepreneurship – including Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor and model Gabrielle Caunesil.

Haus, which first opened during the 2024 Biennale, continues to serve as Golden Goose’s global creative platform – a space where craftsmanship, culture and community converge. Through initiatives like the Haus Academy, Manovia and various exhibition areas, the venue embodies the brand’s “perfectly imperfect” philosophy and commitment to preserving artisanal traditions while fostering new creativity.

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