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THE ARGENTINE PAVILION IN THE VENICE BIENNALE

Ojalá se derrumben las puertas (Hopefully the Doors Will Fall Down) by artist Luciana Lamothe, curated by Sofía Dourron, is the installation presented by the Argentine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2024.

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THE ARGENTINE PAVILION IN THE VENICE BIENNALE

Ojalá se derrumben las puertas (Hopefully the Doors Will Fall Down) by artist Luciana Lamothe, curated by Sofía Dourron, is the installation presented by the Argentine Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2024.

THE VENICE BIENNALE: CZECH AND SLOVAK REPUBLIC PAVILION

The heart of a giraffe in captivity is twelve kilos lighter tells the story of Lenka the giraffe, drawing on the history of Czechoslovakia’s acquisition of animals from the Global South. Interpreted through contemporary ecological and decolonial perspectives, Eva Kotátková’s project of the Czech and Slovak Republic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale builds a space for imagining a different way of relating to nature.

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THE VENICE BIENNALE: CZECH AND SLOVAK REPUBLIC PAVILION

The heart of a giraffe in captivity is twelve kilos lighter tells the story of Lenka the giraffe, drawing on the history of Czechoslovakia’s acquisition of animals from the Global South. Interpreted through contemporary ecological and decolonial perspectives, Eva Kotátková’s project of the Czech and Slovak Republic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale builds a space for imagining a different way of relating to nature.

COMPOSE: JAPAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.

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COMPOSE: JAPAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.

THE PAVILION OF URUGUAY AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNALE

Commissioned by Facundo de Almeida and curated by Elisa Valerio, the national pavilion of Uruguay presents the work of Eduardo Cardozo with the project Latent.

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THE PAVILION OF URUGUAY AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNALE

Commissioned by Facundo de Almeida and curated by Elisa Valerio, the national pavilion of Uruguay presents the work of Eduardo Cardozo with the project Latent.

ANDREA MANCINI & EVERY ISLAND: LUXEMBOURG PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

A Comparative Dialogue Act, a project by the Luxembourgish artist Andrea Mancini and the multidisciplinary collective Every Island is representing the Luxembourg Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.

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ANDREA MANCINI & EVERY ISLAND: LUXEMBOURG PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

A Comparative Dialogue Act, a project by the Luxembourgish artist Andrea Mancini and the multidisciplinary collective Every Island is representing the Luxembourg Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.

JULIA ISÍDREZ AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNIAL

A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.

By Adriana Almada, in the Paraguayan newspaper El Nacional.
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JULIA ISÍDREZ AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNIAL

By Adriana Almada, in the Paraguayan newspaper El Nacional.

A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.

LA CHOLA POBLETE WAS AWARDED AT THE VENICE BIENNIAL

Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.

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LA CHOLA POBLETE WAS AWARDED AT THE VENICE BIENNIAL

Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.

BIENNALE UNVEILED: GLOBAL EXHIBITION AND COMMERCE OPPORTUNITIES.

Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.

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BIENNALE UNVEILED: GLOBAL EXHIBITION AND COMMERCE OPPORTUNITIES.

By Maria Sancho-Arroyo, Art Market Correspondent

Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.

ANNA MARIA MAIOLINO AND NIL YALTER: GOLDEN LION AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

The Italian-born Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino and the Paris-based Turkish artist Nil Yalter are the recipients of the Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement of the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia - Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere.

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ANNA MARIA MAIOLINO AND NIL YALTER: GOLDEN LION AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

The Italian-born Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino and the Paris-based Turkish artist Nil Yalter are the recipients of the Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement of the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia - Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere.

ALL THE FOREIGNERS REUNITED AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The 60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere –curated by Adriano Pedrosa–, opens to the public from Saturday April 20 to Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Giardini and the Arsenale.

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ALL THE FOREIGNERS REUNITED AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The 60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere –curated by Adriano Pedrosa–, opens to the public from Saturday April 20 to Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Giardini and the Arsenale.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AT THE BIENNALE DI VENEZIA

La Biennale di Venezia is working concretely towards the crucial goal of fighting climate change, by promoting a more sustainable model for the design, installation and operation of all its events.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AT THE BIENNALE DI VENEZIA

La Biennale di Venezia is working concretely towards the crucial goal of fighting climate change, by promoting a more sustainable model for the design, installation and operation of all its events.

THE GERMAN PAVILION AT THE BENNALE DI VENEZIA

For the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia – curator Çağla Ilk has invited artists Michael Akstaller, Yael Bartana, Robert Lippok, Ersan Mondtag, Nicole L’Huillier, and Jan St. Werner to participate in the German pavilion’s proposal, titled Thresholds. Proceeding from alternative readings of history and the future, the contribution extrapolates realms of experience from the liminal.

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THE GERMAN PAVILION AT THE BENNALE DI VENEZIA

For the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia – curator Çağla Ilk has invited artists Michael Akstaller, Yael Bartana, Robert Lippok, Ersan Mondtag, Nicole L’Huillier, and Jan St. Werner to participate in the German pavilion’s proposal, titled Thresholds. Proceeding from alternative readings of history and the future, the contribution extrapolates realms of experience from the liminal.

COSMIC TRACES: ROBERTO HUARCAYA AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Peruvian photographer Roberto Huarcaya will represent his country at the Venice Biennale 2024 with his project Cosmic Traces.

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COSMIC TRACES: ROBERTO HUARCAYA AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Peruvian photographer Roberto Huarcaya will represent his country at the Venice Biennale 2024 with his project Cosmic Traces.

TAIWANESE PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Public Forum: “Thinking Like an Island” linked to the Taiwan Collateral Event Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War, organized by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum of Taiwan, presents public programs focusing on “island-thinking” during the opening week of the 60th International Venice Biennale.

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TAIWANESE PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Public Forum: “Thinking Like an Island” linked to the Taiwan Collateral Event Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War, organized by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum of Taiwan, presents public programs focusing on “island-thinking” during the opening week of the 60th International Venice Biennale.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The National Pavilion UAE (United Arab Emirates) at the Venice Biennale 2024 announces its upcoming exhibition titled Abdullah Al Saadi: Sites of Memory, Sites of Amnesia, curated by Tarek Abou El Fetouh. 

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The National Pavilion UAE (United Arab Emirates) at the Venice Biennale 2024 announces its upcoming exhibition titled Abdullah Al Saadi: Sites of Memory, Sites of Amnesia, curated by Tarek Abou El Fetouh. 

MÓNICA DE MIRANDA, SÓNIA VAZ BORGES, VÂNIA GALA: THE PORTUGAL PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Greenhouse, the collective project by artist-curators Mónica de Miranda, Sónia Vaz Borges and Vânia Gala, will represent Portugal at the 60th International Venice Biennale.

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MÓNICA DE MIRANDA, SÓNIA VAZ BORGES, VÂNIA GALA: THE PORTUGAL PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Greenhouse, the collective project by artist-curators Mónica de Miranda, Sónia Vaz Borges and Vânia Gala, will represent Portugal at the 60th International Venice Biennale.

HORA LUPI: ESTONIAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Edith Karlson will present Hora lupi for the Estonian Pavilion at the 60th International Venice Biennale from April 20 until November 24, 2024. Presented at the church of Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Penitenti, the exhibition explores primitive human urges in their banality and solemnity and questions the possibility of redemption in a world that is never worthy of it. 

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HORA LUPI: ESTONIAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Edith Karlson will present Hora lupi for the Estonian Pavilion at the 60th International Venice Biennale from April 20 until November 24, 2024. Presented at the church of Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Penitenti, the exhibition explores primitive human urges in their banality and solemnity and questions the possibility of redemption in a world that is never worthy of it. 

AUSTRALIA PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Archie Moore will transform the Australia Pavilion with his artwork that immerses the viewer in personal and universal stories by reflecting on Australia’s 254-year history within the 65,000+ year context of his Aboriginal family heritage.

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AUSTRALIA PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Archie Moore will transform the Australia Pavilion with his artwork that immerses the viewer in personal and universal stories by reflecting on Australia’s 254-year history within the 65,000+ year context of his Aboriginal family heritage.

IRISH PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Ireland at Venice will present ROMANTIC IRELAND, an exhibition by Eimear Walshe, for the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, curated by Sara Greavu and Project Arts Centre.

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IRISH PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

Ireland at Venice will present ROMANTIC IRELAND, an exhibition by Eimear Walshe, for the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, curated by Sara Greavu and Project Arts Centre.

BELGIAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The collective Denicolai & Provoost / Antoinette Jattiot / Nord / Spec uloos, selected by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and Wallonie-Bruxelles International, presents Petticoat Government to occupy the Belgian Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale.

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BELGIAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

The collective Denicolai & Provoost / Antoinette Jattiot / Nord / Spec uloos, selected by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and Wallonie-Bruxelles International, presents Petticoat Government to occupy the Belgian Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale.

VENICE BIENNALE 2024: THE BROAD PARTICIPATION OF ARGENTINE ARTISTS

The 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale –to be held from April 20 to November 24, 2024– presents 332 participants, including Argentine artists, in the international exhibition Foreigners Everywhere.

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VENICE BIENNALE 2024: THE BROAD PARTICIPATION OF ARGENTINE ARTISTS

The 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale –to be held from April 20 to November 24, 2024– presents 332 participants, including Argentine artists, in the international exhibition Foreigners Everywhere.

LATIN AMERICA AT THE BIENNALE DI VENEZIA’S INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

The Biennale di Venezia’s 60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, will open to the public from Saturday April 20 to Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Giardini and the Arsenale; it will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa.

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LATIN AMERICA AT THE BIENNALE DI VENEZIA’S INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

The Biennale di Venezia’s 60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, will open to the public from Saturday April 20 to Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Giardini and the Arsenale; it will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa.

THE BRAZILIAN PAVILION AT THE 2024 VENICE BIENNALE

Ka’a Pûera: we are walking birds, Brazil’s participation at the 60th International Venice Biennale, features the resistance and artistic production of Brazil’s native peoples, updating the problematic issues of colonization.

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THE BRAZILIAN PAVILION AT THE 2024 VENICE BIENNALE

Ka’a Pûera: we are walking birds, Brazil’s participation at the 60th International Venice Biennale, features the resistance and artistic production of Brazil’s native peoples, updating the problematic issues of colonization.

OPEN CALL FOR DIRECTOR OF THE BERLIN BIENNALE

The Berlin Biennale opens applications for the Director’s position. Deadline to apply: February 24, 2024.

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OPEN CALL FOR DIRECTOR OF THE BERLIN BIENNALE

The Berlin Biennale opens applications for the Director’s position. Deadline to apply: February 24, 2024.

JEFFREY GIBSON WILL REPRESENT UNITED STATES AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNALE IN 2024

US Pavilion selected queer and indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson for the Venice Biennale 2024. Presented by Portland Art Museum and SITE Santa Fe. 

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JEFFREY GIBSON WILL REPRESENT UNITED STATES AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNALE IN 2024

US Pavilion selected queer and indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson for the Venice Biennale 2024. Presented by Portland Art Museum and SITE Santa Fe. 

BIENNALE OF SYDNEY ANNOUNCED 2024 EXHIBITION: TEN THOUSAND SUNS

The Biennale of Sydney announced the curatorial vision and first 39 artists for the 24th edition, titled Ten Thousand Suns. This major international contemporary art festival will be open to the public from 9 March to 10 June 2024, presented in various locations across Sydney. 

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BIENNALE OF SYDNEY ANNOUNCED 2024 EXHIBITION: TEN THOUSAND SUNS

The Biennale of Sydney announced the curatorial vision and first 39 artists for the 24th edition, titled Ten Thousand Suns. This major international contemporary art festival will be open to the public from 9 March to 10 June 2024, presented in various locations across Sydney. 

FIFTH EDITION OF THE KYIV BIENNALE: AGAINST THE LOGIC OF WAR

The fifth edition of the Kyiv Biennial is taking place across Europe: in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhhorod, Berlin, Vienna as the main exhibition venue, and Warsaw.

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FIFTH EDITION OF THE KYIV BIENNALE: AGAINST THE LOGIC OF WAR

The fifth edition of the Kyiv Biennial is taking place across Europe: in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhhorod, Berlin, Vienna as the main exhibition venue, and Warsaw.

LUCIANA LAMOTHE WILL REPRESENT ARGENTINA IN THE NEXT VENICE BIENNIAL

Visual artist Luciana Lamothe, who works in different disciplines, was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent the country at the 2024 artistic event.

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LUCIANA LAMOTHE WILL REPRESENT ARGENTINA IN THE NEXT VENICE BIENNIAL

Visual artist Luciana Lamothe, who works in different disciplines, was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent the country at the 2024 artistic event.

DISSIDENCE AND NEW REPRESENTATIONS. THE SÃO PAULO BIENNIAL 2023

The 35th São Paulo Biennale, Choreographies of the Impossible, gathered more than 1100 works by 121 participants focused on exploring new perspectives of the world.

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DISSIDENCE AND NEW REPRESENTATIONS. THE SÃO PAULO BIENNIAL 2023

The 35th São Paulo Biennale, Choreographies of the Impossible, gathered more than 1100 works by 121 participants focused on exploring new perspectives of the world.

DIVERSITY AND FLUIDITY. THE 2023 SÃO PAULO BIENNALE

The São Paulo Biennale opened its doors for its 35th edition. Choreographies of the Impossible focuses on exploring new perspectives of the world from the urgency of the present times.

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DIVERSITY AND FLUIDITY. THE 2023 SÃO PAULO BIENNALE

The São Paulo Biennale opened its doors for its 35th edition. Choreographies of the Impossible focuses on exploring new perspectives of the world from the urgency of the present times.