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Gabrielle Goliath Opens Off-Site Venice Show with Poetry Recital

exhibition · 2026-05-07

Gabrielle Goliath, whose work was removed from the South African Pavilion earlier this year, inaugurated her off-site Venice exhibition today with a poetry recital. The performance continues what the artist describes as a 'life-work of mourning.' The show marks a significant independent presentation during the Venice Biennale, highlighting Goliath's ongoing exploration of grief and loss.

Key facts

  • Gabrielle Goliath's work was pulled from the South African Pavilion earlier this year.
  • She inaugurated her off-site Venice show today.
  • The inauguration featured a moving poetry recital.
  • The artist describes her practice as a 'life-work of mourning.'
  • The exhibition takes place during the Venice Biennale.
  • The show is an independent presentation outside the official pavilion.

Entities

Artists

  • Gabrielle Goliath

Institutions

  • South African Pavilion

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

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