Michael Armitage's Major European Retrospective at Palazzo Grassi in Venice
A retrospective exhibition for Kenyan artist Michael Armitage is being held at Palazzo Grassi in Venice, featuring over 150 works, many large-scale, that explore themes of violence and inequality through an aesthetic lens. The show marks a significant European presentation for the artist, who has cited Francisco Goya as an influence, noting Goya's political and humanist qualities. The event underscores Armitage's rising prominence in contemporary art.
Key facts
- Michael Armitage is a Kenyan artist
- The exhibition is a retrospective at Palazzo Grassi in Venice
- It includes more than 150 works, predominantly large-scale
- The works address violence and social disparities
- Armitage references Goya as a political and humanist inspiration
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Locations
- Venice
- Kenya