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56th Venice Biennale: All The World's Futures

exhibition · 2026-04-24

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

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