France's Biennale Pavilion Transformed into 360-Degree Recording Studio
The French Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale has been reimagined as Studio Venezia, an open recording studio for musicians worldwide. Conceived by artist Xavier Veilhan with curators Christian Marclay and Lionel Bovier, the project transforms the pavilion's interior—originally designed in 1912 by Venetian architect Faust Finzi—into a series of geometric, disjointed spaces inspired by Kurt Schwitters' Merzbau. Throughout the Biennale, dozens of musicians will use the space for rehearsals, compositions, and improvisations. A 360-degree video produced by Artsy as part of its Inside the Biennale series offers an immersive view of the pavilion and interviews with Veilhan and Marclay.
Key facts
- The French Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale is transformed into Studio Venezia.
- Studio Venezia is an open recording studio for musicians worldwide.
- The project was conceived by artist Xavier Veilhan and curators Christian Marclay and Lionel Bovier.
- The pavilion was designed in 1912 by Venetian architect Faust Finzi.
- The interior is inspired by Kurt Schwitters' Merzbau.
- Musicians will use the space for rehearsals, compositions, and improvisations throughout the Biennale.
- A 360-degree video by Artsy's Inside the Biennale series features interviews with Veilhan and Marclay.
- The Biennale Arte 2017 recently opened in Venice.
Entities
Artists
- Xavier Veilhan
- Christian Marclay
- Lionel Bovier
- Faust Finzi
- Kurt Schwitters
Institutions
- Artsy
- Biennale Arte
- French Pavilion
- Studio Venezia
Locations
- Venice
- Italy