Biennale introduces popular vote, sparking satire
The Venice Biennale has introduced a popular vote for its awards, allowing ticket holders to choose the winning pavilion. The satirical article from Collezione da Tiffany mocks the move as chaotic, comparing the Biennale's organization to the board game Risiko, with Russia annexed, Israel withdrawn, and commissioners and juries coming and going. The author suggests the ceremony be moved from November 22 to January 6, featuring TV host Stefano De Martino announcing winners. To win the popular vote, the article proposes strategies like serving food and drink, creating immersive installations with strobe lights and fog machines, and hosting karaoke. The piece criticizes the Biennale's elitism while celebrating the democratic shift, albeit with ironic undertones.
Key facts
- The Venice Biennale has introduced a popular vote for its awards.
- Ticket holders can vote for their preferred pavilion.
- The article compares the Biennale's organization to the board game Risiko.
- Russia is annexed, Israel is withdrawn, and commissioners and juries are in flux.
- The author suggests moving the ceremony from November 22 to January 6.
- Stefano De Martino is proposed as the host to announce winners.
- Strategies to win the popular vote include serving food and drink, immersive installations, and karaoke.
- The article is published on Collezione da Tiffany.
Entities
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Venice
- Italy