Artivism Awards IV at Venice Yacht Club Merges Art, Oceans, and Environmental Responsibility
The fourth edition of the Artivism Awards, titled 'Ocean Preservation Awareness: A Discovery Expedition,' is curated by Diana von Hohenthal und Bergen and hosted at the Yacht Club Venezia until June 28, 2026, during the Venice Climate Week. The exhibition reimagines humanity's relationship with the ocean, shifting from historical perspectives of boundary and commerce to contemporary demands for visual, political, and cultural responsibility. Venice, a city built on water and emblematic of environmental fragility, serves as the symbolic backdrop. The winner, Kurt Arrigo, is an artist and photographer whose work addresses ocean preservation. The project intertwines contemporary art, scientific research, activism, and ecological awareness.
Key facts
- Artivism Awards IV runs until June 28, 2026.
- The exhibition is hosted at Yacht Club Venezia.
- It coincides with the Venice Climate Week.
- Curated by Diana von Hohenthal und Bergen.
- The winner is Kurt Arrigo, an artist and photographer.
- The theme is 'Ocean Preservation Awareness: A Discovery Expedition.'
- Venice is chosen as a symbolic location due to its relationship with water.
- The project combines art, science, activism, and ecology.
Entities
Artists
- Kurt Arrigo
- Diana von Hohenthal und Bergen
Institutions
- Artivism Awards
- Yacht Club Venezia
- Venice Climate Week
Locations
- Venice
- Italy