Dutch hand over Rietveld pavilion to Estonia for Venice Art Biennale
Dutch NewsThe Netherlands has broken with over 60 years of tradition by formally handing over to Estonia its coveted exhibition space, the Rietveld Pavilion, for the 2022 Venice Art Biennale. The Mondrian Fund, the commissioners for the Dutch entry, surprised the art world when they announced last year that the Netherlands would not exhibit in Venice’s prestigious Giardini. Dating back to 1895, the Venice Art Biennale is one of the art world’s most anticipated festivals, lasting seven months and showcasing the work of around 90 countries. ‘We looked for a country for which a place in the Giardini would not necessarily be an option under normal circumstances … and at the same time could also make it worth their while, put something there that also adds something to the Giardini, and that’s how we ended up with Estonia.’ Maria Arusoo, Director of the Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art, which commissions the Estonian entry, described the handover as ‘a genuine acknowledgement’ of Estonia’s cultural achievements.
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