Albert Serra Discusses His 2015 Venice Biennale Pavilion for Catalonia

At the 2015 Venice Biennale, Albert Serra is showcasing a collateral event for Catalonia at Cantieri Cavali, Castello, 40 (Calle Quintavalle). In an interview with ArtReview, he elaborated on his extensive filming and editing process, characterizing the project as both subtle and innovative. Serra places great importance on focus and precision in his visual storytelling and considers it a privilege to represent Catalonia. He remains unconcerned about the varied audiences in Venice, trusting in the project's enduring appeal. This marks his inaugural trip to the biennale and Venice, a city he had previously chosen to avoid to maintain its literary mystique, inspired by figures such as Casanova and Proust. He remarked on the pavilion's media relevance rather than its effect on the artistic scene in Barcelona. The interview was released on 6 May 2015.