Alternative Church Exhibitions During the Venice Biennale 2024
During the 2024 Venice Biennale, five historic churches host free contemporary art exhibitions. Reza Aramesh presents 'Number 207' at Chiesa di San Fantin, featuring nearly 200 pieces including 'Study of Sweatcloth' sculptures in Carrara marble, exploring prisoner dignity and violence. Berlinde De Bruyckere's 'City of Refuge III' at Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore (April 20–November 24) includes angel sculptures and an installation inspired by Albert van den Brulle. Wallace Chan's 'Transcendence' at Chiesa della Pietà (April 19–September 30, curated by James Putnam) displays titanium masks with a soundtrack by Brian Eno. Yu Hong's 'Another One Bites the Dust' at Chiesetta della Misericordia (April 20–November 24, curated by Alexandra Munroe, in collaboration with Guggenheim Museum New York) presents figurative paintings blending internet imagery with sacred art. Jaume Plensa's 'Janus' at Chiesa di San Gallo (curated by Adriano Berengo, presented by Fondazione Berengo) features alabaster and glass works referencing the two-faced Roman god, offering a space for peace.
Key facts
- Five churches host free exhibitions during the 2024 Venice Biennale.
- Reza Aramesh's 'Number 207' at Chiesa di San Fantin includes nearly 200 pieces in Carrara marble.
- Berlinde De Bruyckere's 'City of Refuge III' at Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore runs April 20–November 24.
- Wallace Chan's 'Transcendence' at Chiesa della Pietà runs April 19–September 30, curated by James Putnam.
- Yu Hong's 'Another One Bites the Dust' at Chiesetta della Misericordia runs April 20–November 24, curated by Alexandra Munroe.
- Jaume Plensa's 'Janus' at Chiesa di San Gallo is presented by Fondazione Berengo and curated by Adriano Berengo.
- Brian Eno composed the soundtrack for Wallace Chan's exhibition.
- The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Entities
Artists
- Reza Aramesh
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Wallace Chan
- Yu Hong
- Jaume Plensa
- Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Albert van den Brulle
- Brian Eno
- Tribuno Memmo
- Giovanni Morosini
Institutions
- Fondazione Berengo
- Guggenheim Museum New York
- Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
- Chiesa di San Fantin
- Chiesa della Pietà
- Chiesetta della Misericordia
- Chiesa di San Gallo
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Chiesa di San Fantin
- Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
- San Giorgio Maggiore island
- Bacino San Marco
- Chiesa della Pietà
- Chiesetta della Misericordia
- Chiesa di San Gallo
- Carrara