Biennials as a Global Art Conversation
Artnet News has published a project analyzing the last four years of biennials worldwide, from major events in Istanbul, Gwangju, São Paulo, Sharjah, and Venice to smaller experimental ones. The project gathered artist names to identify who has shown most frequently since the 2022 Venice Biennale. Meanwhile, the upcoming Venice Biennale, opening next month, centers on the exhibition "In Minor Keys" curated by the late Koyo Kouoh. Artnet's Jo Lawson-Tancred analyzed the artists in that show, comparing their origins and ages to previous editions to track evolving art conversations. The two projects together offer insights into global art trends.
Key facts
- Artnet News published a project on biennials over the last four years.
- The project covers biennials in Istanbul, Gwangju, São Paulo, Sharjah, and Venice.
- Smaller or experimental biennials are also included.
- Artist names were gathered to find who has shown most since the 2022 Venice Biennale.
- The Venice Biennale opens next month.
- The Venice Biennale's central exhibition is 'In Minor Keys'.
- Koyo Kouoh curated 'In Minor Keys'.
- Jo Lawson-Tancred wrote an article comparing artists in 'In Minor Keys' to previous editions.
Entities
Institutions
- Artnet News
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Istanbul
- Gwangju
- São Paulo
- Sharjah
- Venice