Oriol Vilanova's Postcard Collection at Venice Biennale Spanish Pavilion
Oriol Vilanova, a Spanish artist based in Brussels, has installed part of his vast postcard collection at the Spanish Pavilion during the Venice Art Biennale. For twenty years, he has amassed thousands of postcards, driven by a passion that led him to leave Spain for Belgium, where flea markets offer richer finds. The exhibition is described as poetic and unconventional, evoking a page from humanity's heritage. The display features a super-star cat postcard. The work explores themes of travel, memory, and identity, questioning the need for visas or residence permits in a globalized world.
Key facts
- Oriol Vilanova collects postcards by the thousands for twenty years.
- He moved from Spain to Brussels for better flea markets.
- His exhibition is at the Spanish Pavilion of the Venice Art Biennale.
- The show is described as poetic and like a page of humanity's heritage.
- A super-star cat postcard is featured.
- The exhibition questions the need for visas or residence permits.
- The article was published on June 15, 2026.
- The source is RFI's Invité Culture podcast.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Spanish Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
- RFI
Locations
- Spain
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Venice
- Italy