What is the Biennale?

The Venice Biennale is a cultural institution that is over 130 years old. The first international art exhibition was held in 1985. Music, cinema, and theatre were later added in the 1930s. Architecture first appeared in 1990, followed by dance in 1999. The Biennale offers an exciting opportunity to experience art organized around a central theme that provides direction and guidance for curating national pavilions and various exhibitions in the show. Every iteration, a new curator is chosen to bring a fresh perspective, experience, and vision to the art exhibition. For the 60th edition, the theme is Foreigners Everywhere, curated by Brazilian curator Adriano Pendrosa.

When is the Biennale?

You can visit until November 24th!

Arsenale Exhibition Space

And here’s a selection of my favourite pieces from the Arsenale Exhibition. Many artists were of Latin American descent or European diaspora living abroad. It was also the first time many of these artists were featured in the Biennale and many years after the pieces were created, which I found interesting. The range of styles, formats, and expressions was incredible to see. I also found the reinterpretation of the classical Western European style by Latin American artists super interesting.

Giardini Della Biennale

The Giardini is where you will find the different country pavilions and their interpretation of the Biennale’s theme. What an incredible selection of artists and creative minds coming together.