Monthly Archives: April 2024

Tragedy struck yesterday as a boat of migrants attempting the perilous Atlantic route from Senegal to Europe, sank near the Canary Islands. Of the 60 reported onboard, only nine were rescued. Recent incidents – including the discovery of nine bodies … Continue reading →

In her installation "Fractured Footprints" (2024), Mexican multidisciplinary artist Betsabeé Romero employs something you may spot in an artisanal shoe shop – antique wooden lasts. Yet here there is no connection with fashion, Romero uses indeed the lasts in a … Continue reading →

When planning a journey, we always seek the most direct route to our destination, aiming to avoid transfers, stops, and delays. However, those who are forced to flee their countries because of political and economic circumstances, lack the privilege of … Continue reading →

The ongoing debate surrounding the integration of Artificial Intelligence into various domains, including art, persists. Those opposed to its use in artistic contexts often argue against AI's capacity to generate imagery derived from diverse inspirations within training data, resulting in … Continue reading →

Carlo Scarpa's sculpture garden within the Central Pavilion of the Giardini in Venice offers a serene retreat amidst the bustle of the Biennale. Upon entering this secluded safe haven, visitors are greeted by the graceful curves of the structure and … Continue reading →

It's St. Mark's Day, and, if you happen to be in Venice (keep in mind that, starting today until July 14th, day-trippers are required to pay a "Venice access fee" of €5 to enter the city, a measure implemented by … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at an artist featured in the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice, employing geometries and colors to convey powerful messages. Let’s continue the thread, but take a break from the main pavilions at the Biennale … Continue reading →

Last Thursday morning there was a joyful atmosphere outside the US Pavilion by Jeffrey Gibson at the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice (until 24th November 2024). The Colorado Inter-Tribal Dancers and the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers activated the striking sculpture … Continue reading →

Queer artists are prominently featured throughout the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice (until 24th November 2024): they are the focus of a section dedicated to queer abstraction in the Giardini's Central Pavilion and are also showcased in a significant … Continue reading →

There's a significant presence of textile artists or of artists inspired by textiles and weaving at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, such as the Mataaho Collective. Established in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in 2012, the collective … Continue reading →