As a general matter, the interior space of national memorials has not traditionally beenused for purposes of assembly, communicating thoughts between citizens, and discussing public questions.
The building used to be a worn-out theater, but it hasbeen converted into a space containing spacious conference rooms, creative artwork, a large auditorium, and a rooftop patio that faces Comerica Park.
Baratta said the presence of South American countries had been boosted by the Italo-Latin American Institute, which has a large exhibition space in Venice it hasused to host work from smaller countries.