20th São Paulo Biennial Awards Grand Prix to France and Martin Puryear
The 20th São Paulo Biennial, like Venice, adopted a prize system. The Grand Prix for a country was awarded to France, represented by Alain Jacquet, Antonio Semeraro, and Philippe Thomas, a choice favoring radicality in contrast to the biennial's overall historicist and classical character. The Grand Prix for an artist went to American sculptor Martin Puryear.
Key facts
- The 20th São Paulo Biennial used a prize system similar to Venice.
- France won the Grand Prix for a country.
- France was represented by Alain Jacquet, Antonio Semeraro, and Philippe Thomas.
- The French selection was seen as favoring radicality.
- The overall biennial was described as historicist and classic.
- Martin Puryear won the Grand Prix for an artist.
- Martin Puryear is an American sculptor.
- The biennial was held in São Paulo.
Entities
Artists
- Alain Jacquet
- Antonio Semeraro
- Philippe Thomas
- Martin Puryear
Institutions
- São Paulo Biennial
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
Sources
- artpress —