Venice Biennale 2024 Showcases Diverse Global Art Amid Political Tensions
The 60th Venice Biennale, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, highlights outsider, queer, and Indigenous artists, underscoring a theme of global inclusivity.
- The Venice Biennale 2024, titled 'Foreigners Everywhere', curated by Brazilian Adriano Pedrosa, focuses on artists from the Global South and underrepresented communities.
- Artists from over 88 countries, including first-time participants, display works that challenge traditional art narratives and address global issues.
- Key exhibitions include Yinka Shonibare's 'Refugee Astronaut VIII' and a focus on figurative painting and fewer installations compared to previous years.
- The Israeli pavilion remains closed, awaiting a ceasefire in Gaza, reflecting the intersection of art and geopolitics at the event.
- The Biennale also features national pavilions and collateral events across Venice, making it a sprawling showcase of contemporary and historical art.
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