56th Venice Biennale: All The World's Futures
The 56th Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, titled 'All The World's Futures', was curated by Okwui Enwezor and held from May 9 to November 22, 2015, at the Arsenal and the International Pavilion. The exhibition was resolutely political, a characteristic consistent with Enwezor's previous work as curator of the 2012 Paris Triennale. The title itself signaled a focus on global futures and socio-political themes. The Biennale featured works by numerous international artists and aimed to engage with contemporary issues such as inequality, conflict, and the role of art in society.
Key facts
- 56th Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art
- Title: All The World's Futures
- Curator: Okwui Enwezor
- Venues: Arsenal and International Pavilion
- Dates: May 9 to November 22, 2015
- Enwezor previously curated the 2012 Paris Triennale
- Exhibition was resolutely political
- Focused on global futures and socio-political themes
Entities
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Arsenal
- International Pavilion
- Paris Triennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —