artpress n°424 editorial critiques Venice Biennale's Marxist theme
The editorial of artpress n°424 (July-August 2015) comments on the 56th Venice Biennale, directed by Okwui Enwezor, which was placed under the patronage of Karl Marx. The author notes irony from colleagues about this Marxist framing, contrasting it with the increasing size of yachts anchored along the quays during the inauguration.
Key facts
- artpress n°424 published July-August 2015
- Editorial discusses 56th Venice Biennale
- Artistic director Okwui Enwezor
- Biennale placed under patronage of Karl Marx
- Critics noted irony of Marxist theme amid luxury yachts
- Yachts anchored along quays during inauguration
- Yachts described as increasingly large
Entities
Artists
- Okwui Enwezor
Institutions
- artpress
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy