Punta della Dogana Opens During 2009 Venice Biennale
The 2009 Venice Biennale was marked by the opening of Punta della Dogana, a new exhibition space converted by François Pinault's foundation. The event sparked polarized reactions, with critics more focused on ideological stances than on the actual architecture, artworks, and curation. Damien Sausset reviewed the exhibition in art press n°359 (September 2009).
Key facts
- Punta della Dogana opened during the 2009 Venice Biennale.
- The space was invested by the Fondation François Pinault.
- François Pinault is a businessman.
- Reactions to the opening were polarized between outrage and enthusiasm.
- Critics focused on ideological bias rather than analysis of spaces and works.
- Damien Sausset wrote the review in art press n°359.
- The review was published in September 2009.
- The exhibition was titled 'Mapping the Studio'.
Entities
Artists
- Damien Sausset
Institutions
- Fondation François Pinault
- Palazzo Grassi
- Punta della Dogana
- Palais des arts
- art press
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Dinard
- France
Sources
- artpress —