The sense of collective strength throughout the three-day event was as palpable as the beats of the drums during the performances, the rhythms we felt in our gut.
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The Universes Within Universes of Josèfa Ntjam
The artist’s immersive video installation draws upon myriad creation myths to thread a powerful narrative throughout the extremities of our cosmos.
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Clarion Calls to Civic Justice at the Venice International Film Festival
Directors Andres Veiel, Petra Costa, and Errol Morris to engage with the contemporary politics of Germany, the United States, and Brazil.
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Is the “Lion of Venice” Actually From China?
A new study traces the winged leonine artwork back to the Yangtze River basin, hypothesizing that it was likely a colossal, reassembled “tomb guardian.”
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Skeleton Deities and Political Mind Games at the Venice Biennale
Hrag Vartanian and AX Mina discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what drew political protests at the “Olympics of the art world.”
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Unearthing the Land’s Buried Stories at the Venice Biennale
Artists at the Irish, Hãhãwpuá, Portuguese, and Dutch pavilions are exploring notions of land and rematriation — often by bringing soil itself into the gallery space.
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Standouts From the 2024 Venice Biennale’s Foreigners Everywhere
Let’s investigate some of the hundreds of artworks on display as part of the central exhibition at this year’s Biennale.
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Hyperallergic’s Quick Guide to the 2024 Venice Biennale Pavilions
In a strong showing of national pavilions at this year’s edition, countries foregrounded diverse voices and showcased national talent.
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Ecological Crisis Echoes Through the Church of San Lorenzo
Restor(y)ing Oceania provides a powerful sense of the devastation faced by Pacific Islanders — and the ecosystems that may soon be lost.
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In Venice, Art Bears Witness to Chaos
What role can art play in helping us understand a time of great chaos and what role can national pavilions play in a time when nation states are ever present?
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The Echoes of Russian Atrocities in Two Venice Pavilions
The Venice Biennale’s Polish and Russian pavilions are both showing work by foreign countries, but their intentions and results couldn’t be more different.
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Photos From the Pope’s Historic First Visit to the Venice Biennale
Pope Francis visited the women’s prison where the Vatican is presenting its pavilion exhibition this year.