Francesco Bonami on Dreams and Conflicts at the 50th Venice Biennale
The 50th Venice Biennale, titled "Dreams and Conflicts: The Dictatorship of the Viewer," runs from June 15 to November 2, 2003. New director Francesco Bonami conceived the event as an archipelago of multiple exhibitions, each offering distinct experiences and expressions. In an interview with associate curator Massimiliano Gioni, Bonami discusses his curatorial approach and questions the role of art in a world of excess.
Key facts
- 50th Venice Biennale runs June 15 to November 2, 2003
- Title: 'Dreams and Conflicts: The Dictatorship of the Viewer'
- Director: Francesco Bonami
- Biennale structured as an archipelago of multiple exhibitions
- Interview with associate curator Massimiliano Gioni
- Discussion explores art's place in a world of excess
Entities
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- artpress
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
Sources
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