venice art biennale 2019 (30 articles)
venice art biennale 2019 -- the 58th international art exhibition -- titled 'may you live in interesting times,' will take place from may 11 to november 24, 2019. the title is a phrase of english invention that has long been mistakenly cited as an ancient chinese curse that invokes periods of uncertainty, crisis and turmoil; 'interesting times', exactly as the ones we live in today.
designboom's coverage is energized by EDISON. the leading energy company is actively taking part in the venice biennale by initiating a path towards sustainability and the efficient use of resources. the collaboration between EDISON and la biennale di venezia is based on awareness that energy is one of the fundamental elements of architecture and of the places, spaces, and cities of contemporary life.
tomás saraceno brings spider webs to the venice art biennale
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the argentinian artist has created a poetic microcosm within a small, enclosed structure just outside the central pavilion.
the argentinian artist has created a poetic microcosm within a small, enclosed structure just outside the central pavilion.
a 15th century venetian spiral staircase is transformed into chromatic lightscape
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the 'lighthouse' becomes a singular moment linking the past, present and future.
the 'lighthouse' becomes a singular moment linking the past, present and future.
melissa mcgill choreographs 50 traditional sailboats with red sails in the venetian lagoon
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the project calls attention to the forces of climate change and mass tourism that affect venice.
the project calls attention to the forces of climate change and mass tourism that affect venice.
laure prouvost creates a surreal, liquid universe within the french pavilion in venice
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'deep see blue surrounding you/vois ce bleu profond te fondre' was one of the most popular exhibitions during the biennale's preview week.
'deep see blue surrounding you/vois ce bleu profond te fondre' was one of the most popular exhibitions during the biennale's preview week.
the swiss pavilion turns into nightclub with film installation by pauline boudry / renate lorenz
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'moving backwards' explores alternative forms of resistance within the current political situation.
'moving backwards' explores alternative forms of resistance within the current political situation.
banksy confirms migrant child mural in venice
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the artwork portrays a migrant child wearing a lifejacket and holding a neon pink flare.
the artwork portrays a migrant child wearing a lifejacket and holding a neon pink flare.
ocean space, an interdisciplinary platform for research and innovation, debuts in venice
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to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
christian holstad + FPT industrial exhibit huge cornucopia made of plastic waste in venice
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the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
tomás saraceno interview on aero(s)cene at the venice art biennale
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'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
banksy crashes the venice art biennale with unlicensed street stall
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the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
plastique fantastique creates a dream-like space at venice art biennale 2019
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'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
shoplifter creates hypernatural environment of colored neon hair for the icelandic pavilion
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'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
chinese artists at venice art biennale: liu wei, nabuqi, yin xiuzhen, yu ji , sun yuan and peng yu
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a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
gonzales-foerster explores VR's endless space at venice art biennale 2019
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‘there is a magical moment when you come out of VR,’ says dominique gonzales-foerster, whose artwork depicts an abstract, responsive, meditative environment.
‘there is a magical moment when you come out of VR,’ says dominique gonzales-foerster, whose artwork depicts an abstract, responsive, meditative environment.
the venice art biennale’s 15 best national pavilions
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the 58th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia will remain open until november 24, 2019. planning a trip? here's what you won't want to miss.
the 58th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia will remain open until november 24, 2019. planning a trip? here's what you won't want to miss.
artificially lit beach addresses pressing ecological issues in the lithuanian pavilion
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'sun & sea (marina)' has won the golden lion at the 2019 venice art biennale.
'sun & sea (marina)' has won the golden lion at the 2019 venice art biennale.
cindy sherman and catherine opie unveil enchantingly contemporary cameos in venice
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the collection offers an updated twist on the ancient artwork, resulting in an assortment of endearing jewelry pieces.
the collection offers an updated twist on the ancient artwork, resulting in an assortment of endearing jewelry pieces.
in dante veritas: vasily klyukin sculpturally reinterprets the inferno for the venice biennale
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during the venice art biennale, over 100 multimedia elements, including sculpture, installation, digital art, audio and light-boxes, unfolds as a narrative around the nine circles »
during the venice art biennale, over 100 multimedia elements, including sculpture, installation, digital art, audio and light-boxes, unfolds as a narrative around the nine circles of hell.
fornasetti's 'rule of dreams' takes over the fondaco dei tedeschi store in venice
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visitors can enjoy the many expressions of lina cavalieri - the 19th century opera singer whose enchanting face became fornasetti's inspiration.
visitors can enjoy the many expressions of lina cavalieri - the 19th century opera singer whose enchanting face became fornasetti's inspiration.
fondazione prada presents major jannis kounellis retrospective in venice
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the vast exhibition brings together more than 60 works since 1959, following the artist's death in 2017.
the vast exhibition brings together more than 60 works since 1959, following the artist's death in 2017.
shilpa gupta's metal gate continuously swings back and forth breaking the wall behind it
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the mechanical residential gate swings back and forth of its own accord.
the mechanical residential gate swings back and forth of its own accord.
industrial robot continuously sweeps blood-like fluid in sun yuan + peng yu's 'can't help myself'
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the artists have 'taught' the robot to perform 32 different movements - from 'scratch an itch' to 'ass shake'.
the artists have 'taught' the robot to perform 32 different movements - from 'scratch an itch' to 'ass shake'.
hongtao zhou reflects on china's rapid urban transformation during venice art biennale
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the sculpture, made from industrial steel, aims to make visitors pause and consider the detrimental effects of rapid urban growth.
the sculpture, made from industrial steel, aims to make visitors pause and consider the detrimental effects of rapid urban growth.
ryoji ikeda exhibits audio-visual trilogy 'data-verse' for audemars piguet at the venice biennale
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generated by precise computer programming, the work comprises a minimalist electronic soundtrack and high-definition video projections of scientific data.
generated by precise computer programming, the work comprises a minimalist electronic soundtrack and high-definition video projections of scientific data.
sun yuan and peng yu's silicon chair whips around violently at the venice art biennale
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the object is loosely based on the imperial roman chair of the lincoln memorial in washington, D.C..
the object is loosely based on the imperial roman chair of the lincoln memorial in washington, D.C..
christoph büchel brings boat that killed hundreds of migrants to the venice art biennale
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the deadly fishing boat sank off the coast of libya on 18 april 2015.
the deadly fishing boat sank off the coast of libya on 18 april 2015.
lorenzo quinn joins giant hands to 'build bridges' during venice art biennale 2019
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each pair of hands represent one of six universally essential values: friendship, wisdom, help, faith, hope and love.
each pair of hands represent one of six universally essential values: friendship, wisdom, help, faith, hope and love.
david adjaye designs ghana's first pavilion, open at venice art biennale
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entitled 'ghana freedom', the pavilion's exhibition introduces the country as a cultural powerhouse.
entitled 'ghana freedom', the pavilion's exhibition introduces the country as a cultural powerhouse.
