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Anish Kapoor's Black Sculpture at Venice Biennale

exhibition · 2026-05-04

A new iteration of Anish Kapoor's 1998 work 'At the Edge of the World', rendered in a black pigment, is on display at Palazzo Manfrin as part of the 61st Venice Biennale. The sculpture, photographed by David Levene for The Guardian, is featured in a photo essay documenting global events from May 4, 2026. The piece is part of the Biennale's collateral exhibitions, emphasizing Kapoor's ongoing exploration of materiality and void.

Key facts

  • Anish Kapoor's 'At the Edge of the World' (1998) has a new black-pigment iteration.
  • The work is displayed at Palazzo Manfrin in Venice.
  • It is part of the 61st Venice Biennale.
  • Photographed by David Levene for The Guardian.
  • The image was published on May 4, 2026.
  • The Biennale runs from April to November 2024.
  • Kapoor is known for his use of Vantablack and other pigments.
  • Palazzo Manfrin is a historic venue in Venice.

Entities

Artists

  • Anish Kapoor

Institutions

  • The Guardian
  • Venice Biennale

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Palazzo Manfrin

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