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Boltanski's 1938 Archive Project at 1993 Venice Biennale

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The 45th Venice Biennale runs from June 13 to October 10, 1993. Christian Boltanski presents a project in the International Pavilion, using archives from the 1938 Biennale and contemporary news to cast an unsettling light on current events. The exhibition occurs near Yugoslavia, then embroiled in conflict.

Key facts

  • 45th Venice Biennale runs June 13 to October 10, 1993
  • Christian Boltanski exhibits in the International Pavilion
  • Boltanski uses archives from the 1938 Biennale
  • Project incorporates contemporary news from 1938
  • Biennale is located near Yugoslavia
  • Boltanski's work aims to illuminate present-day anxieties

Entities

Artists

  • Christian Boltanski

Institutions

  • Venice Biennale
  • International Pavilion

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Yugoslavia

Sources