Catherine Millet Questions Biennale's Relevance in Artpress Episode 5
In the fifth episode of Artpress à Venise, critic Catherine Millet questions whether the Venice Biennale remains relevant in its current form. The chronicle, previewing the magazine's summer issue, addresses the saturation of opening days and the proliferation of video formats. The episode references several pavilions: Austria's 'Discordo Ergo Sum' by Renate Bertlmann, Brazil's presentation by Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca, and China's 'Re-睿' by Geng Xue. Also mentioned is Adrian Ghenie's painting 'Figure with Dog' (2019), courtesy of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac (London, Paris, Salzburg). The piece reflects on the evolving nature of the Biennale amid changing artistic practices.
Key facts
- Episode 5 of Artpress à Venise by Catherine Millet
- Questions the Venice Biennale's adaptability
- Preview of Artpress summer issue
- Critiques saturated opening days and video format proliferation
- References Austria pavilion: 'Discordo Ergo Sum' by Renate Bertlmann
- References Brazil pavilion: Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca
- References China pavilion: 'Re-睿' by Geng Xue
- Adrian Ghenie's 'Figure with Dog' (2019) shown, courtesy Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
Entities
Artists
- Catherine Millet
- Renate Bertlmann
- Bárbara Wagner
- Benjamin de Burca
- Geng Xue
- Adrian Ghenie
Institutions
- Artpress
- Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Austria
- Brazil
- China
- London
- Paris
- Salzburg
Sources
- artpress —