Iris Kensmil and Remy Jungerman Discuss Dutch Pavilion at 2019 Venice Biennale
Iris Kensmil and Remy Jungerman are set to showcase The Netherlands at the 2019 Venice Biennale in the Giardini. Kensmil’s installation offers a narrative of history through a black feminist lens, exploring themes of modernism and artistic authenticity. Jungerman will present two installations: Promise IV and Visiting Deities, which features the Kabra Tafra table along with three hanging structures. His work draws inspiration from De Stijl and the forms of Rietveld, while also integrating aspects of Suriname's Winti faith. Selected through a competitive process, both artists seek to question prevailing Western art narratives. Kensmil confronts issues of representation in Dutch dialogue, and Jungerman reflects on the legacy of colonialism. The Biennale is scheduled from 11 May to 24 November 2019.
Key facts
- Iris Kensmil and Remy Jungerman represent The Netherlands at the 2019 Venice Biennale
- The Dutch Pavilion is located in the Giardini
- Kensmil's work presents black feminist perspectives on history and modernity
- Jungerman's installation includes Promise IV and Visiting Deities with Kabra Tafra table
- Both artists incorporate references to De Stijl, Mondrian, and Rietveld architecture
- Jungerman integrates elements from Suriname's Maroon Winti faith traditions
- The artists were selected through competitive process
- The Venice Biennale runs 11 May - 24 November 2019
Entities
Artists
- Iris Kensmil
- Remy Jungerman
- Adrian Piper
- Martin Puryear
- Dineo Seshee Bopape
- Laure Prouvost
- Okwui Enwezor
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Venice Biennale
- Dutch Pavilion
- Belgian Pavilion
- Arsenale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giardini
- The Netherlands
- Suriname