Jesse Jones to represent Ireland at 2017 Venice Biennale
Jesse Jones, a Dublin-based artist, is set to represent Ireland at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017. She’s well-known for her work in video and film, exploring themes of collective resistance and dissent while looking back at revolutionary movements and their cultural significance. This focus leads her to propose new ways of thinking about collective action and self-representation. Her talent has been recognized globally, highlighted by her participation in the 11th Istanbul Biennial. Some of her notable solo shows include Against the Realm of the Absolute in Edinburgh (2011) and Mahogany in Melbourne (2010). Right now, her exhibition No More Fun and Games is running at The Hugh Lane in Dublin until June 26, 2016.
Key facts
- Jesse Jones will represent Ireland at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017.
- Jones is based in Dublin.
- Her work focuses on collective resistance and dissent.
- She works primarily with film and video.
- Her work has been shown at the 11th Istanbul Biennial.
- Solo exhibitions include Against the Realm of the Absolute at Collective, Edinburgh (2011).
- Solo exhibitions include Mahogany at Gertrude Contemporary in Melbourne (2010).
- Solo exhibitions include The Spectre and the Sphere at Blackwood Gallery in Toronto and Project Arts Centre in Dublin (2008).
- No More Fun and Games is on view at The Hugh Lane, Dublin through 26 June 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Jesse Jones
Institutions
- The Irish Times
- Collective
- Gertrude Contemporary
- Blackwood Gallery
- Project Arts Centre
- The Hugh Lane
Locations
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Venice
- Edinburgh
- Melbourne
- Toronto
- Istanbul