Venice Biennale Arte 2024
“In times like this, as the history of La Biennale di Venezia clearly shows, art and artists can help us imagine new modes of coexistence and infinite new possibilities of transformation” – Cecilia Alemani, previous Venice Biennale curator
The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and is considered one of the most famous and prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Featuring artists across all mediums of art, architecture, cinema, dance, theater, and music. There is no better place to experience the frontlines of modern art. Each featured piece is ready to ignite whatever dormant artistic qualities you have within yourself. The art exhibit runs every other year on even years with the Architecture Biennale held on odd years.
This year, the Biennale opened to public viewing on Saturday April 20th and runs until November 24th.
“Stranieri Ovunque – Strangers Everywhere.”
The 2024 theme is “Stranieri Ovunque – Strangers Everywhere.” It asks artists and viewers to question what it means to be a foreigner at this point in human history. It is being curated by Brazilian artist Adriano Pedrosa, who is the first Latin American to curate the Biennale. The Biennale will focus on artists who explore concepts of immigration, exile, refugees, and diasporas. Additionally, it is calling on indigenous artists who often feel like foreigners or strangers in their own land.
As always, the 6 month art extravaganza takes place in palaces, parks, galleries, and more. Approximately 331 artists are showcasing their work with 88 national pavilions and 30 sanctioned events. Additionally, galleries and artists are hosting pop ups and parties throughout the Biennale.
Pedrosa made it clear the importance they felt at being chosen as lead curator – “I am honoured and humbled by this prestigious appointment, especially for being the first Latin American to curate the International Art Exhibition, and indeed the first based in the southern hemisphere.”
This year, the winner of the Golden Lion award for Best Pavilion this year is Australia’s First Nation artist Archie Moore. Their installation examines First Nation people and colonialism in Australia spanning 65,000 years.
Also, the Venice Biennale is specifically making a point of emphasizing environmental sustainability. For example, they run the entire event as carbon neutral according to international standards.
If you are planning a trip to Venice, then please visit the Biennale’s website to purchase tickets or learn more about the exhibitions!