Flash Art Italia’s Speciale Biennale: A Constellation of Readings for the 61st Venice Art Biennale
The 61st Venice Biennale Arte's Speciale Biennale edition from Flash Art Italia, curated by Koyo Kouoh under the theme “In Minor Keys,” presents critical interpretations rather than a traditional guide. This publication prioritizes nuanced frequencies over sweeping narratives. Contributions include Manuela Pacella discussing “Canicula,” Isabel Rebecca Consolandi analyzing Lydia Ourahmane’s “5 Works,” Lisa Andreani on Jacopo Giacomoni’s Tacet, nadir daily on Chiara Camoni’s “Con te con tutto” and Annamaria Ajmone’s Canti Fossili, Marta Federici covering Marina Xenofontos’ “It rests to the bones,” Piermario De Angelis on “In Minor Keys,” and Cally Spooner’s “Everything is attempted then attempted again.” The editorial asserts that contemporary art encompasses various listening points instead of a singular focus.
Key facts
- Flash Art Italia published a Speciale Biennale for the 61st Venice Biennale Arte.
- The Biennale is directed by Koyo Kouoh under the title 'In Minor Keys'.
- The magazine chose not to produce a guide or ranking but a constellation of critical readings.
- Manuela Pacella covers 'Canicula' curated by Alessandro Rabottini and Leonardo Bigazzi at Fondazione In Between Art Film.
- Isabel Rebecca Consolandi covers '5 Works' by Lydia Ourahmane at Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation curated by Polly Staple.
- Lisa Andreani covers Tacet by Jacopo Giacomoni and Silvia Costa at the Biennale Teatro International Festival.
- nadir daily covers Chiara Camoni's 'Con te con tutto' at the Italian Pavilion and Annamaria Ajmone's Canti Fossili.
- Marta Federici covers Marina Xenofontos's 'It rests to the bones' at the Cyprus Pavilion.
- Piermario De Angelis covers the main exhibition 'In Minor Keys' at Arsenale and Central Pavilion.
- Cally Spooner's 'Everything is attempted then attempted again' is presented with Galleria ZERO… at Casa Venezia di Leonardo Bentini.
Entities
Artists
- Koyo Kouoh
- Manuela Pacella
- Alessandro Rabottini
- Leonardo Bigazzi
- Isabel Rebecca Consolandi
- Lydia Ourahmane
- Polly Staple
- Lisa Andreani
- Jacopo Giacomoni
- Silvia Costa
- Alberto Groja
- Chiara Belardi
- Chiara Camoni
- Cecilia Canziani
- Annamaria Ajmone
- Marta Federici
- Marina Xenofontos
- Piermario De Angelis
- Cally Spooner
- Leonardo Bentini
Institutions
- Flash Art Italia
- Fondazione In Between Art Film
- Complesso dell’Ospedaletto
- Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation
- Biennale Teatro
- Padiglione Italia
- Cyprus Pavilion
- Galleria ZERO…
- Casa Venezia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Arsenale
- Central Pavilion