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Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — For the artistic and cultural elites of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment. For years, “we saw the OFF signs, but we didn’t know what was going on,” said Ndiouga Dia, a 48-year-old leatherworker from Soumbedioune, referring to a series of events organized in parallel to the official government program, …

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Israel artist shuts Biennale show until ceasefire, hostages freed
8 months ago

Israel artist shuts Biennale show until ceasefire, hostages freed

The Hindu  

The artist representing Israel at the Venice Biennale called on April 16 for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas and said her exhibit would remain closed until the hostages were released. Ruth Patir’s video installation otherland was due to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show, but the day before a media preview, she …

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Artist and curators refuse to open Israel pavilion at Venice Biennale until cease-fire, hostage deal
8 months, 1 week ago

Artist and curators refuse to open Israel pavilion at Venice Biennale until cease-fire, hostage deal

Associated Press  

VENICE, Italy — The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced on Tuesday they won’t open the Israeli pavilion exhibit until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages seized by Hamas on Oct. 7. The Israeli pavilion was built in 1952 as a permanent representation of Israel inside the Giardini, the …

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Venice Biennale to showcase Yolŋu artist Naminapu Maymuru-White in First Nations-led Australian delegation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Venice Biennale to showcase Yolŋu artist Naminapu Maymuru-White in First Nations-led Australian delegation

ABC  

In short: Renowned Yolŋu artist Naminapu Maymuru-White has been invited to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious international arts events. Renowned Yolŋu artist Naminapu Maymuru-White has been invited to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious international arts events. On the paint-smattered floor of a bustling art centre, a "river of …

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The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women’s prison
9 months, 1 week ago

The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women’s prison

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Monday unveiled its groundbreaking project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art: A multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the active participation of inmates and artists and open to the public under strict security conditions. Pope Francis himself is expected to visit the Holy See pavilion “With My Eyes” on April …

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Art feast to be staged in Jinan
1 year, 11 months ago

Art feast to be staged in Jinan

China Daily  

Exhibits at "A World of Coexistence - 2022 Jinan International Biennale", which is scheduled to open on Jan 7 in Jinan. "A World of Coexistence - 2022 Jinan International Biennale" will be open to the public from Jan 7 at both the Shandong Art Museum and the Jinan Art Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to showcase 272 paintings, sculptures, videos …

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Art feast to be staged in Jinan
1 year, 11 months ago

Art feast to be staged in Jinan

China Daily  

Exhibits at "A World of Coexistence - 2022 Jinan International Biennale", which is scheduled to open on Jan 7 in Jinan. "A World of Coexistence - 2022 Jinan International Biennale" will be open to the public from Jan 7 at both the Shandong Art Museum and the Jinan Art Museum. The exhibition is scheduled to showcase 272 paintings, sculptures, videos …

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Chinese art debut at art biennale in Dakar, Senegal
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese art debut at art biennale in Dakar, Senegal

China Daily  

Xiao Han, Chinese ambassador to Senegal and Macky Sall, president of Senegal attend the opening ceremony of the 14th Dakar Biennale in Dakar, Senegal, May 19, 2022. Xiao Han, Chinese ambassador to Senegal and Macky Sall, Senegal president addressed the opening ceremony. Xiao said this is the first time China, a non-African country, joined the Dakar Biennale as the guest …

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‘A pluffy pillow pleasure island’ – Dutch Venice Biennale focus is touch and consent
2 years, 8 months ago

‘A pluffy pillow pleasure island’ – Dutch Venice Biennale focus is touch and consent

Dutch News  

The Venice Biennale, the art world’s most anticipated event, opens on 23 April. Being selected by the Mondriaan Fund to represent the Netherlands at the Venice Art Biennale, the world’s most prestigious international art exhibition, was, melanie says, ‘kind of like a shock’. ‘Loneliness is a pain that is physically experienced and often we don’t have the tools any more …

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India is a no-show at the Venice Biennale — and this may be a good thing
2 years, 8 months ago

India is a no-show at the Venice Biennale — and this may be a good thing

The Hindu  

Croatia will exhibit “nothing” at the Venice Biennale this year. Tomo Savić-Gecan, the country’s representative artist at the Olympics of the art world, exhibits “nothing” as a rule, and has instead created an artificial intelligence that will guide five performers to move around Venice inconspicuously. Alongside the Central Pavilion curated by Cecilia Alemani, there are 80 national pavilions set to …

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Dutch hand over Rietveld pavilion to Estonia for Venice Art Biennale
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch hand over Rietveld pavilion to Estonia for Venice Art Biennale

Dutch News  

The 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 …

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Dutch hand over Rietveld pavilion to Estonia for Venice Art Biennale
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch hand over Rietveld pavilion to Estonia for Venice Art Biennale

Dutch News  

The 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 …

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