herman de vries presents immersive lagoon experience for Dutch Pavilion at 2015 Venice Biennale

herman de vries represents the Netherlands at the 2015 Venice Biennale with an exhibition titled 'to be all ways to be', transforming the Dutch Rietveld pavilion in the Giardini into an experiential journey. The artist has extensively explored the Venetian Lagoon, incorporating his findings into the pavilion's display. A key component invites visitors on boat trips to Lazaretto Vecchio, a deserted island where nature reclaims culture. de vries, who has lived abroad for over 40 years in the German village of Eschenau, acknowledges the honor of representing his home country while noting his distance from the Dutch art scene. His earliest memory of the biennale involves passing the Island Madonna del Monte, which inspired his inclusion of an island in his presentation. The artist approaches the diverse audiences of peers, critics, and the general public with equal seriousness, viewing the biennale as a special chance for communication. The exhibition opened in May 2015.