Overview
- Jeffrey Uslip was named curator, with the American Arts Conservancy as commissioning institution and its founder Jenni Parido serving as commissioner.
- The pavilion, titled “Call Me the Breeze,” will feature about 30 works, including site-responsive pieces outside the building.
- The State Department’s release described the presentation as furthering the administration’s focus on showcasing American excellence.
- This cycle departed from past practice because the NEA did not participate, and a 43‑day government shutdown pushed the announcement later.
- A previously approved proposal by Robert Lazzarini and John Ravenal fell apart after talks with the University of South Florida’s museum partner, and Allen said he was later approached without having applied.