Anne Imhof selected for German Pavilion at 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof will create Germany's presentation at the 2017 Venice Biennale, with curator Susanne Pfeffer developing the project. The ifa institute, responsible for organizing the German pavilion since 1971, made the selection. Imhof, known for performance-based work, received the Nationalgalerie Prize for Young Art in 2015. Elke aus dem Moore, ifa's art department head, explained that Pfeffer's curatorial approach examines human transformation amid technological and socioeconomic shifts, prompting reconsideration of bodily concepts. Artnet reported the announcement in October 2016.
Key facts
- Anne Imhof represents Germany at the 2017 Venice Biennale
- Susanne Pfeffer curates the German pavilion
- The ifa institute organizes Germany's Venice Biennale participation
- ifa has managed the German pavilion since 1971
- Imhof won the Nationalgalerie Prize for Young Art in 2015
- Elke aus dem Moore heads ifa's art department
- Pfeffer's concept explores human change through technology and socioeconomic conditions
- The announcement was reported by Artnet in October 2016
Entities
Artists
- Anne Imhof
- Susanne Pfeffer
- Elke aus dem Moore
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- ifa institute
- Artnet
- Nationalgalerie Prize for Young Art
Locations
- Germany
- Venice
- Italy