Eddie Martinez to Represent San Marino at Venice Biennale 2024
Eddie Martinez, an American artist born in 1977 in Groton, is set to represent San Marino at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024 with his exhibition titled "Nomader," which is curated by Alison M. Gingeras. This showcase will take place at La Fucina del Futuro, a former blacksmith shop located in the Castello district. The pavilion will feature a trapezoidal table adorned with drawings and bronze sculptures crafted from materials found on Long Island beaches, accompanied by new paintings. Martinez's work, designed by FR Istituto d'Arte Contemporanea—established in 2006 by Roberto Felicetti, Vincenzo Rotondo, and Alessandro Bianchini—resonates with the Biennale's theme "Stranieri Ovunque" (Foreigners Everywhere), echoing his nomadic upbringing and varied cultural experiences.
Key facts
- Eddie Martinez will represent San Marino at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.
- The project is titled 'Nomader' and curated by Alison M. Gingeras.
- The pavilion is located at La Fucina del Futuro in Castello, Venice.
- The installation includes drawings, bronze sculptures, and new paintings.
- FR Istituto d'Arte Contemporanea designed and realized the pavilion.
- Martinez's work aligns with the Biennale theme 'Stranieri Ovunque'.
- Martinez uses found materials from Long Island beaches for sculptures.
- His practice is rooted in drawing, influenced by CoBrA and Philip Guston.
Entities
Artists
- Eddie Martinez
- Alison M. Gingeras
- Philip Guston
Institutions
- FR Istituto d'Arte Contemporanea
- La Fucina del Futuro
- Biennale di Venezia
- Republic of San Marino
Locations
- San Marino
- Venice
- Castello
- Long Island
- Groton
- United States