Caroline Gueye Represents Senegal at the 61st Venice Biennale Amid Protests
The 61st Venice Biennale opened this weekend under tension, with protests, sit-ins, and speeches during the preview due to the presence of Russian and Israeli pavilions. The jury resigned the day before the opening, refusing to evaluate artists from countries accused of war crimes—Israel and Russia. This year, 111 artists are featured in the central exhibition, surrounded by about a hundred national pavilions. Senegal is participating, housed in the Palazzo Navaggero along the Grand Canal, near the Giardini. RFI interviewed artist Caroline Gueye, who represents Senegal this year.
Key facts
- 61st Venice Biennale opened under tension.
- Protests and sit-ins occurred during preview due to Russian and Israeli pavilions.
- Jury resigned the day before opening, refusing to evaluate artists from Israel and Russia.
- 111 artists in central exhibition with about 100 national pavilions.
- Senegal is participating, located at Palazzo Navaggero along the Grand Canal.
- Caroline Gueye represents Senegal.
- RFI interviewed Caroline Gueye.
- Biennale runs in Venice, Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Caroline Gueye
Institutions
- RFI
- Biennale d'Art de Venise
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Palazzo Navaggero
- Grand Canal
- Giardini
- Rialto Bridge