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Aya Ben Ron's Field Hospital X Transforms Israel Pavilion into a Clinic at Venice Biennale

exhibition · 2026-05-04

At the 2019 Venice Biennale, the Israel Pavilion has been transformed into Field Hospital X (FHX), an itinerant international institution founded by artist Aya Ben Ron. Visitors receive a number and wait their turn, then watch the FHX television program—a video by Ben Ron explaining the hospital's concept, Care-Areas, and Care-Kits. When called, they access services including the Safe-Unit, a booth where they can practice a self-contained shout. The project's core is the video 'No Body,' which addresses family abuse and Ben Ron's personal story, creating a space for silenced voices. After Venice, FHX will travel to other cities, collaborating with local and international artists.

Key facts

  • Aya Ben Ron founded Field Hospital X (FHX), an itinerant international institution.
  • The Israel Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale is the first stop for FHX.
  • Visitors receive a number and wait before entering the clinic.
  • The FHX television program is a video by Aya Ben Ron explaining the concept.
  • Care-Areas and Care-Kits are part of the FHX services.
  • The Safe-Unit allows visitors to practice a self-contained shout.
  • The video 'No Body' addresses family abuse and Ben Ron's personal story.
  • FHX will travel to other cities after Venice, involving local and international artists.

Entities

Artists

  • Aya Ben Ron

Institutions

  • Israel Pavilion
  • Field Hospital X
  • Venice Biennale

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

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