Cecilia Alemani's High Line Spring Commissions Include Giorgio Andreotta Calò, Hinting at Venice Biennale Possibilities
Cecilia Alemani, the newly appointed curator of the Italian Pavilion for the 2017 Venice Biennale, has highlighted the work of Italian artist Giorgio Andreotta Calò in the 2016 High Line Art Spring Commissions in New York. This exhibition, titled Wanderlust, showcases a diverse range of artists, including Valentin Carron, Iman Issa, and Tony Matelli, among others. Additionally, well-known figures such as Barbara Kruger and Nari Ward contribute to this artistic display. While Alemani’s selection does not predict her future curatorial decisions, it indicates her appreciation for Calò's artistic contributions.
Key facts
- Cecilia Alemani was selected to curate the Italian Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale.
- High Line Art announced its 2016 Spring Commissions.
- Giorgio Andreotta Calò is among the invited artists for the Spring Commissions.
- The Spring Commissions group exhibition is titled Wanderlust.
- Wanderlust includes artists Valentin Carron, Iman Issa, Matt Johnson, Marie Lorenz, Tony Matelli, Paulo Nazareth, Mike Nelson, Roman Ondak, Susan Philipsz, and Rayyane Tabet.
- Other artists involved in the commissions are Barbara Kruger, Nari Ward, and Kathryn Andrews.
- Alemani is the director of High Line Art and wife of Massimiliano Gioni.
- The article speculates on possible connections between the Spring Commissions and the Venice Biennale Italian Pavilion.
Entities
Artists
- Cecilia Alemani
- Giorgio Andreotta Calò
- Valentin Carron
- Iman Issa
- Matt Johnson
- Marie Lorenz
- Tony Matelli
- Paulo Nazareth
- Mike Nelson
- Roman Ondak
- Susan Philipsz
- Rayyane Tabet
- Barbara Kruger
- Nari Ward
- Kathryn Andrews
- Massimiliano Gioni
Institutions
- High Line Art
- Venice Biennale
- Italian Pavilion
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Venice
- Italy