Iceland to Exhibit at Arsenale for 2022 Venice Biennale

For the first time, Iceland will showcase its national pavilion at the Arsenale during the 59th Venice Biennale, which runs from April 23 to November 27, 2022. The country will be represented by artist Sigurður Guðjónsson, with a project curated by Mónica Bello. This change in venue is significant, as Iceland previously displayed its work in various sites, including a former warehouse in Giudecca in 2019. Guðjónsson, an alumnus of the Icelandic University of the Arts and institutions in Copenhagen and Vienna, specializes in multimedia installations. Bello's expertise lies in techno-scientific culture. The transition to the Arsenale follows the Netherlands' decision to cede its Giardini pavilion to Estonia, promoting exploration beyond familiar boundaries, as noted by Eelco van der Lingen of the Mondriaan Fund.