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Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closes

The 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.

Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Isabel Nolan will represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, showcasing art that deeply engages with existential and philosophical themes.

Jeffrey Gibson, artist representing the US at the Venice Biennale, joins Hauser & Wirth

Jeffrey Gibson joins Hauser & Wirth, representing the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale, and maintaining his work with Sikkema Jenkins & Co.

reflective triangular blue pavilion lands in renaissance-era courtyard at venice biennale

UNA/UNLESS's pavilion at Venice Biennale merges art, history, and environmentalism, challenging conservation norms while showcasing contemporary narratives.
The design engages with local context, fostering connections between the Biennale and Venice's art community.

'Like saying that you need to wear European fashion to attend the Venice Biennale': Adriano Pedrosa responds to criticisms of 'Foreigners Everywhere'

The exhibition 'Stranieri Ovunque-Foreigners Everywhere' curated by Adriano Pedrosa at the 60th Venice Biennale showcases international artists who had never been included in the Biennale before.

I can't wait to paint myself when I'm old and knobbly': the sensual world of Louis Fratino

Louis Fratino's painting challenges naturalistic norms, invoking strong reactions and sparking laughter which reflects his unique artistic approach at the Venice Biennale.

Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closes

The 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.

Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Isabel Nolan will represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, showcasing art that deeply engages with existential and philosophical themes.

Jeffrey Gibson, artist representing the US at the Venice Biennale, joins Hauser & Wirth

Jeffrey Gibson joins Hauser & Wirth, representing the U.S. at the 2024 Venice Biennale, and maintaining his work with Sikkema Jenkins & Co.

reflective triangular blue pavilion lands in renaissance-era courtyard at venice biennale

UNA/UNLESS's pavilion at Venice Biennale merges art, history, and environmentalism, challenging conservation norms while showcasing contemporary narratives.
The design engages with local context, fostering connections between the Biennale and Venice's art community.

'Like saying that you need to wear European fashion to attend the Venice Biennale': Adriano Pedrosa responds to criticisms of 'Foreigners Everywhere'

The exhibition 'Stranieri Ovunque-Foreigners Everywhere' curated by Adriano Pedrosa at the 60th Venice Biennale showcases international artists who had never been included in the Biennale before.

I can't wait to paint myself when I'm old and knobbly': the sensual world of Louis Fratino

Louis Fratino's painting challenges naturalistic norms, invoking strong reactions and sparking laughter which reflects his unique artistic approach at the Venice Biennale.
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#architecture

Architecture Offices in Taiwan Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

Marc Goodwin explores Taiwanese architecture offices, featuring influential studios for a photographic series in collaboration with local architect Alessandro Martinelli.

interview: s.ap architects on the potential of lavaforming to build future cities

Lava has the potential to be harnessed as a sustainable building material to address environmental challenges.

Australia Pavilion Explores Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Venice Biennale 2025

The Australian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale will focus on Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship through the HOME project.

intelligens: venice biennale announces the theme of its 2025 architecture exhibition

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale will focus on exploring the various dimensions of intelligence (natural, artificial, collective) and addressing the challenge of climate change.

UAE National Pavilion Appoints Azza Aboualam as Curator for 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

Azza Aboualam has been named curator for the UAE's 2025 participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale, highlighting architecture's role in cultural memory.

Architecture Offices in Taiwan Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

Marc Goodwin explores Taiwanese architecture offices, featuring influential studios for a photographic series in collaboration with local architect Alessandro Martinelli.

interview: s.ap architects on the potential of lavaforming to build future cities

Lava has the potential to be harnessed as a sustainable building material to address environmental challenges.

Australia Pavilion Explores Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Venice Biennale 2025

The Australian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale will focus on Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship through the HOME project.

intelligens: venice biennale announces the theme of its 2025 architecture exhibition

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale will focus on exploring the various dimensions of intelligence (natural, artificial, collective) and addressing the challenge of climate change.

UAE National Pavilion Appoints Azza Aboualam as Curator for 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

Azza Aboualam has been named curator for the UAE's 2025 participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale, highlighting architecture's role in cultural memory.
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Artist Lap-See Lam: My work is a way to connect generations'

Chinese restaurants abroad represent a complex tapestry of survival, memory, and cultural identity, as explored through Lap-See Lam's artistic journey.

BWA Wrocaw: EUROPA II by Yuriy Biley - KALTBLUT Magazine

Yuriy Biley's exhibition explores historical narratives of Ukraine, Poland, and Germany through unique perspectives and themes.
Biley challenges conventional notions of geographical borders and examines shifts in political influences over three decades.

Artist Lap-See Lam: My work is a way to connect generations'

Chinese restaurants abroad represent a complex tapestry of survival, memory, and cultural identity, as explored through Lap-See Lam's artistic journey.

BWA Wrocaw: EUROPA II by Yuriy Biley - KALTBLUT Magazine

Yuriy Biley's exhibition explores historical narratives of Ukraine, Poland, and Germany through unique perspectives and themes.
Biley challenges conventional notions of geographical borders and examines shifts in political influences over three decades.
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#art-exhibitions

The Coming of World Art at the Venice Biennale

Goethe's vision of world literature emphasizes its global nature and cultural interconnectedness.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Ewa Juszkiewicz: "Locks with Leaves and Swelling Buds" Was a Special Part of the Venice Biennale

Ewa Juszkiewicz's artwork explores women in historical portraits through a lens of deformation and anti-faciality, challenging viewers' perceptions.

Top 10 Exhibitions of 60th Venice Biennale | Berlin Art Link

The 2024 Venice Biennale features a theme of 'Foreigners Everywhere' with a rich lineup of collateral exhibitions and events across the city.

The Coming of World Art at the Venice Biennale

Goethe's vision of world literature emphasizes its global nature and cultural interconnectedness.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Ewa Juszkiewicz: "Locks with Leaves and Swelling Buds" Was a Special Part of the Venice Biennale

Ewa Juszkiewicz's artwork explores women in historical portraits through a lens of deformation and anti-faciality, challenging viewers' perceptions.

Top 10 Exhibitions of 60th Venice Biennale | Berlin Art Link

The 2024 Venice Biennale features a theme of 'Foreigners Everywhere' with a rich lineup of collateral exhibitions and events across the city.
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August Book Bag: from a New York dealer's memoir to a compilation of Glenn Ligon's writing and interviews

Memoir of art dealer's journey in NY art scene, artist Glenn Ligon's diverse writings, rising US painter Louis Fratino's Venice Biennale showcase.
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Four Must-See Exhibitions at This Year's Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale showcases a diverse range of artists from various backgrounds and cultures, with this year's theme focusing on foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporans, exiles, or refugees.

ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 60TH VENICE BIENNALE

The Venice Biennale's main exhibition will feature 331 artists, with a focus on the theme of living on the margins.
The exhibition will be divided into two sections: Contemporary Nucleus and Historical Nucleus, highlighting queer, outsider, Indigenous artists, and modernist movements.

Dorm Room Art?: At the Biennale - The Paris Review

The airport is the only place in Venice where the author did not get lost during the Venice Biennale.

Preview of Venice Biennale 2024 Exhibition | Berlin Art Link

The Venice Biennale's theme emphasizes the concept of foreigners everywhere and the idea that everyone is a foreigner deep down inside.
The exhibition curated by Adriano Pedrosa features artists from around the world, with a focus on newcomers and outdoor projects.

Lacma organising Zeng Fanzhi show in Venice to coincide with the 2024 Biennale

Lacma is planning an exhibition of new works by Zeng Fanzhi in Venice during the 60th Venice Biennale.
The exhibition will feature Zeng's abstract oil paintings and works on handmade paper that combine Christian, Buddhist, and Daoist iconography.

The legacy and mystery of the display of Native American art at the 1932 Venice Biennale

Highlighting the historic representation of Native American artists at the Venice Biennale and the importance of recognizing their contributions.

Four Must-See Exhibitions at This Year's Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale showcases a diverse range of artists from various backgrounds and cultures, with this year's theme focusing on foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporans, exiles, or refugees.

ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 60TH VENICE BIENNALE

The Venice Biennale's main exhibition will feature 331 artists, with a focus on the theme of living on the margins.
The exhibition will be divided into two sections: Contemporary Nucleus and Historical Nucleus, highlighting queer, outsider, Indigenous artists, and modernist movements.

Dorm Room Art?: At the Biennale - The Paris Review

The airport is the only place in Venice where the author did not get lost during the Venice Biennale.

Preview of Venice Biennale 2024 Exhibition | Berlin Art Link

The Venice Biennale's theme emphasizes the concept of foreigners everywhere and the idea that everyone is a foreigner deep down inside.
The exhibition curated by Adriano Pedrosa features artists from around the world, with a focus on newcomers and outdoor projects.

Lacma organising Zeng Fanzhi show in Venice to coincide with the 2024 Biennale

Lacma is planning an exhibition of new works by Zeng Fanzhi in Venice during the 60th Venice Biennale.
The exhibition will feature Zeng's abstract oil paintings and works on handmade paper that combine Christian, Buddhist, and Daoist iconography.

The legacy and mystery of the display of Native American art at the 1932 Venice Biennale

Highlighting the historic representation of Native American artists at the Venice Biennale and the importance of recognizing their contributions.
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Who Wins and Who Loses When We Share a Meme

Social media reshapes art spectatorship; sharing art online could enhance experience rather than diminish it.
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the vatican pavilion takes shape within a women's prison at the venice art biennale

The Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 focuses on human rights and marginalized individuals within a female prison, featuring works by notable artists.

Palestine references abound at the 60th Venice Biennale

Artists at the 60th Venice Biennale featured Palestine in their works amidst Israel-Hamas war

the vatican pavilion takes shape within a women's prison at the venice art biennale

The Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 focuses on human rights and marginalized individuals within a female prison, featuring works by notable artists.

Palestine references abound at the 60th Venice Biennale

Artists at the 60th Venice Biennale featured Palestine in their works amidst Israel-Hamas war
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#brazilian-art

Brazil's moment in the art-world spotlight extends to Frieze New York

Brazilian galleries are expanding their presence in the global art market, seizing opportunities like the Venice Biennale and Frieze New York.

SP-Arte turns 20-as Brazilian artists and curators take the spotlight at Venice

SP-Arte will coincide with the 60th Venice Biennale, highlighting Brazil's art world.
Brazil will have its biggest delegation at the Venice Biennale with 30 artists shown at SP-Arte.

Brazil's moment in the art-world spotlight extends to Frieze New York

Brazilian galleries are expanding their presence in the global art market, seizing opportunities like the Venice Biennale and Frieze New York.

SP-Arte turns 20-as Brazilian artists and curators take the spotlight at Venice

SP-Arte will coincide with the 60th Venice Biennale, highlighting Brazil's art world.
Brazil will have its biggest delegation at the Venice Biennale with 30 artists shown at SP-Arte.
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#indigenous-artists

Will Indigenous artists see a Venice Biennale boost at Art Basel?

The Venice Biennale's recognition can significantly impact the visibility and value of artists, especially Indigenous and self-taught artists from the Global South.

Luminous' truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New Zealand

A Maori artist collective, Mataaho, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for their work Takapau, celebrating indigenous artistry and honoring traditional Maori craftsmanship.

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Outsider, queer, and Indigenous artists are highlighted at the 60th Venice Biennale, challenging mainstream art world norms.

Indigenous Artists Are the Heart of the Venice Biennale

Indigenous artists are taking a prominent role at the 2024 Venice Biennale, reshaping the narrative and adding new chapters to art history.

Rotting Fruit, an Animatronic Mouse and Other Highlights of the Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale 2024 highlights underrepresented Indigenous and African artists and social justice themes amidst political unrest.

Will Indigenous artists see a Venice Biennale boost at Art Basel?

The Venice Biennale's recognition can significantly impact the visibility and value of artists, especially Indigenous and self-taught artists from the Global South.

Luminous' truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New Zealand

A Maori artist collective, Mataaho, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for their work Takapau, celebrating indigenous artistry and honoring traditional Maori craftsmanship.

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Outsider, queer, and Indigenous artists are highlighted at the 60th Venice Biennale, challenging mainstream art world norms.

Indigenous Artists Are the Heart of the Venice Biennale

Indigenous artists are taking a prominent role at the 2024 Venice Biennale, reshaping the narrative and adding new chapters to art history.

Rotting Fruit, an Animatronic Mouse and Other Highlights of the Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale 2024 highlights underrepresented Indigenous and African artists and social justice themes amidst political unrest.
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The Venice Pavilion Using Gardening as a Metaphor for Decolonisation

An unexpected garden installation at Palazzo Franchetti in Venice explores the historical significance of Creole gardens, challenging colonial plantations and showcasing diverse cultivation methods.

An Interview with Curator Bjorn Geldhof | Berlin Art Link

'From Ukraine: Dare to Dream' exhibition at Venice Biennale highlights Ukrainian history and culture through art, emphasizing resilience and activism.
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Ukraine's Bold Biennale Show, Two Years Into the Invasion

The film 'Civilians. Invasion' at the Ukraine Pavilion showcases a raw perspective of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through firsthand video footage.

'The desire to create is still there': Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska launches country's pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Art has a significant role in saving humanity and values amidst war and conflict.

Ukraine's Bold Biennale Show, Two Years Into the Invasion

The film 'Civilians. Invasion' at the Ukraine Pavilion showcases a raw perspective of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through firsthand video footage.

'The desire to create is still there': Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska launches country's pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Art has a significant role in saving humanity and values amidst war and conflict.
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#art-world

Thousands of artists call for Israel's exclusion from Venice Biennale

Artists call for Israel's exclusion from Venice Biennale due to its actions in Gaza
Allegations of Israel's genocidal policies and apartheid state at the center of the controversy

Venice diary day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversation

The Venice Biennale attracts international art world professionals to Venice for previews, showcasing a mix of art, culture, and social gatherings.

My Venice Day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversation

The 60th Venice Biennale attracts international art world to the city.

Thousands of artists call for Israel's exclusion from Venice Biennale

Artists call for Israel's exclusion from Venice Biennale due to its actions in Gaza
Allegations of Israel's genocidal policies and apartheid state at the center of the controversy

Venice diary day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversation

The Venice Biennale attracts international art world professionals to Venice for previews, showcasing a mix of art, culture, and social gatherings.

My Venice Day 1: Pimms, the Pinault Collection and thunderous conversation

The 60th Venice Biennale attracts international art world to the city.
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India at Venice: no pavilion but more presence than ever before

India's limited pavilion presence at the Venice Biennale contrasts with a significant increase in the representation of Indian artists in other exhibitions.
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Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the Arsenale

Massimo Bartolini uses sound and scaffolding to maximize space in the Italian pavilion, providing a calming and introspective contrast to the bustling Arsenale.

Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the Giardini

The media highlighted Israel's closure at Venice Biennale, overshadowing other pavilions' openings like Germany, Egypt, and Poland.

Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the Arsenale

Massimo Bartolini uses sound and scaffolding to maximize space in the Italian pavilion, providing a calming and introspective contrast to the bustling Arsenale.

Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions in the Giardini

The media highlighted Israel's closure at Venice Biennale, overshadowing other pavilions' openings like Germany, Egypt, and Poland.
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#indigenous-art

Portland Drag Clown Carla Rossi Climbed Jeffery Gibson's Installation at the 2024 Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale showcases Jeffrey Gibson's impactful art filled with fluorescent patterns and deep messages about history and displacement.

Tate's new Indigenous art fund taps into theme of Venice Biennale

Tate aims to increase Indigenous representation in collection.

Portland Drag Clown Carla Rossi Climbed Jeffery Gibson's Installation at the 2024 Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale showcases Jeffrey Gibson's impactful art filled with fluorescent patterns and deep messages about history and displacement.

Tate's new Indigenous art fund taps into theme of Venice Biennale

Tate aims to increase Indigenous representation in collection.
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#protest

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale DW 04/17/2024

The Israel-Hamas conflict impacts the Venice Biennale, with the Israeli pavilion remaining closed in protest.

'No business as usual': Pro-Palestinian protests held at heart of Venice Biennale

Protestors at Venice Biennale opposed international support for Israeli government's actions in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale DW 04/17/2024

The Israel-Hamas conflict impacts the Venice Biennale, with the Israeli pavilion remaining closed in protest.

'No business as usual': Pro-Palestinian protests held at heart of Venice Biennale

Protestors at Venice Biennale opposed international support for Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
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Artificial intelligence takes a deep dive in new Venice show

Exploring how art can challenge Western categorizations and expand AI datasets through mythological storytelling at the Venice Biennale.

All change at Polish pavilion after initial artist is ousted by new, centrist government

The change in government led to the replacement of an exhibition focusing on Poland's history with one that explores the Ukrainian experience of war.

World view: Adriano Pedrosa, the curator of the 2024 Venice Biennale, discusses his show 'Foreigners Everywhere'

Adriano Pedrosa curated a distinctive Venice Biennale with a focus on artists from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
The exhibition theme of Foreigners Everywhere reflects a global perspective, showcasing a mix of contemporary and 20th-century artists from the Global South.

War, refugees, destruction: how Venice Biennale 2024 will reflect our era

Art is central to building understanding between people even in times of war and horror.
Conflicts, war, and geopolitical tensions often reflect in international art exhibitions like the Venice Biennale.

Velazquez-inspired sculptures spark outrage in Venice

The art project in St Mark's Square at the 60th Venice Biennale has sparked controversy.
Manolo Valdés's sculpture series is inspired by Velázquez's painting Las Meninas.

Adriano Pedrosa unveils his plans for the 2024 Venice Biennale

Immersive art experiences are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
The 60th Venice Biennale will feature an exhibition titled Foreigners Everywhere.

Miami Advice: Shantelle Rodriguez on Isamu Noguchi's Slide Mantra

Isamu Noguchi created the Slide Mantra sculpture for the 1986 Venice Biennale.
The sculpture is a functional slide for public use.
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