Cattelan's Paralympic Athlete Walks on Water at Manifesta 11

Maurizio Cattelan staged a performance at Manifesta 11 in Zurich, where a paralympic athlete in a wheelchair steered a raft across Lake Zurich, appearing to walk on water. The event took place at the Pavillion of Reflections, a privileged viewing point. Cattelan's work was also featured in the Historical Exhibition curated by Christian Jankowski at Löwenbräu Kunst, with a photograph previewing the action. The performance was met with admiration and enthusiasm from the audience of professionals, curators, journalists, and artists, despite initial controversy. The piece was described as poetic and profound, abandoning any moral stance.