Vatican to Showcase Art Exhibit in Venice Women's Prison
The Vatican's innovative art exhibit at the Venice Biennale, created with inmate participation, marks a historic first with Pope Francis' visit.
- The Vatican unveiled a multimedia installation for the Venice Biennale of Art, located in Venice’s women’s prison, involving inmate and artist collaboration.
- Pope Francis is set to visit the exhibit on April 28, the first pontifical visit to the Biennale, highlighting its theme 'Foreigners Everywhere'.
- The exhibit features diverse contributions, including a large outdoor artwork by Maurizio Cattelan and a film about freedom starring inmates.
- Inmates volunteering in the project will receive benefits similar to those from other rehabilitative programs, emphasizing the exhibit's rehabilitative aspect.
- Visitors must reserve online, adhere to strict security measures, and the Biennale runs from April 20 to November 24.