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Mongolian Literature Reading Program at Zanabazar Museum

festival-fair · 2026-06-20

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, will host a Mongolian Literature Reading Program from June 24-27, 2024. Curated by the Mongolian Writers’ Union, the event is part of a Biennale Special Project commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s death, overseen by Luigia Lonardelli. The program will showcase a variety of literary forms, including oral poetry and experimental works, with performances by notable artists such as Munkhbaatar Bat-Ulzii and Baldandorj Avirmed. The artistic structure Amfibio, designed by Cevdet Erek, will also feature prominently in the event.

Key facts

  • Event dates: June 24-27, 2024
  • Location: The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Curated by Mongolian Writers’ Union
  • Part of Biennale Special Project on Marco Polo’s 700th death anniversary
  • Project curated by Luigia Lonardelli
  • Structure Amfibio designed by Cevdet Erek
  • Features oral poetry, written literature, lyrical poetry, and experimental works
  • Includes performances by Munkhbaatar Bat-Ulzii, Baldandorj Avirmed, Erdenebaatar Gombodorj, and Tsoodol Damdin

Entities

Artists

  • Munkhbaatar Bat-Ulzii
  • Baldandorj Avirmed
  • Erdenebaatar Gombodorj
  • Tsoodol Damdin
  • Tsogt Taij
  • Ravjaa Dulduit
  • Natsagdorj Dashdorjiin
  • Yavuukhulan Begz
  • Mend-Ooyo Gombojav
  • Chilaajav Khaidav
  • Ichinkhorloo Bayarkhuu
  • Lkhamnorjmaa Shagdar
  • Uriankhai Damdinsuren
  • Buyanzaya Tsend-Ayush
  • Galsankh Dejidmaa
  • Batbayar Munkhtsol
  • Cevdet Erek
  • Luigia Lonardelli

Institutions

  • Mongolian Writers’ Union
  • The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
  • La Biennale di Venezia
  • Archivio Storico della Biennale – Centro Internazionale della Ricerca sulle Arti Contemporanee
  • Archivio Storico della Biennale
  • Centro Internazionale della Ricerca sulle Arti Contemporanee

Locations

  • Ulaanbaatar
  • Mongolia
  • Hangzhou
  • Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • China

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