Edith Karlson's 'Hora Lupi' Installation for Estonia at 60th Venice Biennale

Edith Karlson will showcase her exhibition 'Hora Lupi' at the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Penitenti in Canareggio, representing Estonia at the 60th Venice Biennale. This installation includes clay heads crafted by 200 Estonian artists. The title, which translates to 'the hour of the wolf,' evokes themes of birth, death, and enigma. Karlson aims to make the exhibition welcoming for the local community, with Venice serving as her inspiration. While she critiques the environmental consequences of the Biennale, she appreciates the platform it provides. She highlights the contemporary focus on folklore in Estonian art and suggests watching Rainer Sarnet's 2017 film 'November' to gain insight into Estonia. The Biennale is scheduled from 20 April to 24 November 2024.