Biennale President Baratta on 2017 Edition's Humanistic Focus
Paolo Baratta, president of the Venice Biennale, introduced the 2017 International Art Exhibition as an idea founded on valorizing the emotional impulses that inspire artists, touching on a humanistic aspect. In a press conference, curator Christine Macel detailed the main exhibition at the Giardini and Arsenale, along with collateral projects. Asked provocatively whether Macel's curatorial approach complements or contrasts with Okwui Enwezor's 2015 edition, Baratta responded with his characteristic humor. The interview was conducted by Massimo Mattioli for Artribune.
Key facts
- Paolo Baratta is president of the Venice Biennale
- The 2017 edition focuses on humanistic aspects and artists' emotional impulses
- Christine Macel is the curator of the 2017 International Art Exhibition
- The exhibition takes place at the Giardini and Arsenale
- Okwui Enwezor curated the 2015 edition
- Massimo Mattioli conducted the interview
- The interview was published on Artribune
- Baratta responded with humor to a question about curatorial contrasts
Entities
Artists
- Christine Macel
- Okwui Enwezor
- Massimo Mattioli
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- Arsenale