Adriano Pedrosa to Curate 2024 Venice Biennale, Brazil's Presence and Critical Perspectives Highlighted

Adriano Pedrosa, director of São Paulo's MASP, has been appointed curator of the 2024 Venice Biennale. The 59th edition of the international exhibition presented a main show with few dissonances and minimal noise. Brazil's participation in the event was examined through the lens of 'Comigo ninguém pode,' while Jonathas de Andrade's work explored the ambiguity of encounters. Critical perspectives emerged regarding the Biennale's immersion in neoliberal strategies and curatorial incongruences. The Pinacoteca Migrante was highlighted among complementary exhibitions. Despite these critiques, the event was described as a dream amidst war. Various shows were noted to complement each other throughout the exhibition.