1986 Venice Biennale Embraces Modernist Optimism in Science
The 1986 Venice Biennale, under visual arts director Maurizio Calvesi, adopts a modernist theme emphasizing optimism and renewed confidence in science, contrasting with the conservative painting that dominated the central pavilion in 1984.
Key facts
- Maurizio Calvesi is director of visual arts for the 1986 Venice Biennale.
- The 1984 Biennale central pavilion featured very conservative painting.
- Calvesi affirms belief in optimism and a return of confidence in science.
- The 1986 Biennale adopts a modernist theme.
- The event takes place in Venice, Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Calvesi
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
Sources
- artpress —