Vatican's Venice Biennale Pavilion Features 20 Artists Including FKA Twigs and Hans Ulrich Obrist
The Holy See pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale presents works by 20 contemporary visual and sonic artists across two venues in Vatican City. Among the participants are musician FKA Twigs and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist. A Benedictine monastic community also contributes to the exhibition, which includes a living archive component. This marks the Vatican's continued participation in the international art exhibition, showcasing diverse artistic practices within a religious context. The pavilion represents one of the national presentations at the biennale, highlighting the intersection of contemporary art and spiritual traditions.
Key facts
- The Holy See pavilion is part of the 2024 Venice Biennale
- 20 contemporary visual and sonic artists are featured
- FKA Twigs is among the participating artists
- Hans Ulrich Obrist is involved in the exhibition
- A Benedictine monastic community contributes to the project
- The exhibition includes a living archive
- Works are displayed across two venues in Vatican City
- The pavilion represents the Vatican's participation in the biennale
Entities
Artists
- FKA Twigs
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
Institutions
- Holy See
- Venice Biennale
- Benedictine monastic community
Locations
- Vatican City
- Venice
- Italy