Berlin Biennale 11 Opens with Flávio de Carvalho as Curatorial Reference
On September 6, the 11th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art commenced, drawing inspiration from Brazilian architect Flávio de Carvalho (1899–1973). Curated by María Berríos, Renata Cervetto, Lisette Lagnado, and Agustín Pérez Rubio, the opening event titled 'Os Ossos do Mundo' kicks off a public curatorial initiative. Situated in a vibrant Berlin neighborhood at the ExRotaprint building, the biennial highlights Carvalho's notion of 'experiência,' echoing his 1931 performance 'Experiência n. 2.' Open to visitors from Thursday to Saturday, it showcases the work of approximately 30 artists and collectives, including Teatro da Vertigem and Virgínia de Medeiros. Lagnado emphasizes the blend of exhibition, public programming, and education, with curators available during visiting hours.
Key facts
- The 11th Berlin Biennale started on September 6.
- Its opening activity is titled 'Os Ossos do Mundo.'
- The curatorial team is María Berríos, Renata Cervetto, Lisette Lagnado, and Agustín Pérez Rubio.
- The biennial is inspired by Brazilian artist Flávio de Carvalho.
- It begins at the ExRotaprint building in a peripheral Berlin neighborhood.
- The format is a public curatorial process, not a traditional exhibition.
- About 30 participants are announced, including collectives and artists from Brazil, Chile, and Colombia.
- The space will be open to the public from Thursday to Saturday with programming for local schools.
Entities
Artists
- Flávio de Carvalho
- María Berríos
- Renata Cervetto
- Lisette Lagnado
- Agustín Pérez Rubio
- Virgínia de Medeiros
- Cecília Vicuña
- Osório César
- Mário Pedrosa
- Käthe Kollwitz
Institutions
- Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
- ExRotaprint
- Teatro da Vertigem
- Mapa Teatro
- Clube dos Artistas Modernos (CAM)
- 27ª Bienal de São Paulo
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia