Venice Biennale Opens Self-Reflective Exhibition Amid Pandemic
The Central Pavilion in the Giardini has unveiled "Le Muse inquiete. La Biennale di Venezia di fronte alla storia" as part of the Venice Biennale. Curated by Cecilia Alemani (Art), Alberto Barbera (Cinema), Antonio Latella (Theatre), Marie Chouinard (Dance), Hashim Sarkis (Architecture), and Ivan Fedele (Music), this exhibition showcases over a thousand documents sourced from ASAC and significant archives. It examines the Biennale's connections to historical milestones, ranging from fascism to globalization, across twelve rooms designed by Formafantasma. Notable features include a dual room focusing on fascism and the Cold War, Ugo Mulas's images from the 1968 protests, and the 1973 statute. Alemani describes it as a "mostra-archivio," prompting reflection on the Biennale's future role.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Le Muse inquiete. La Biennale di Venezia di fronte alla storia' opened at the Central Pavilion of the Giardini.
- The Biennale postponed its Architecture and Art editions by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Over 1,000 documents from ASAC, Luce, and Rai Teche archives are displayed.
- Curated by six directors: Cecilia Alemani, Alberto Barbera, Antonio Latella, Marie Chouinard, Hashim Sarkis, and Ivan Fedele.
- The exhibition covers historical periods from fascism to globalization across twelve rooms.
- Installation design by Formafantasma.
- Includes Ugo Mulas's photographs of 1968 protests in Piazza San Marco.
- Features the 1973 statute replacing the fascist-era one and references to Living Theatre, Harald Szeemann, Germano Celant, Achille Bonito Oliva, and Carmelo Bene.
Entities
Artists
- Cecilia Alemani
- Alberto Barbera
- Antonio Latella
- Marie Chouinard
- Hashim Sarkis
- Ivan Fedele
- Ugo Mulas
- Harald Szeemann
- Germano Celant
- Achille Bonito Oliva
- Carmelo Bene
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- ASAC – Archivio Storico delle Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia
- Luce
- Rai Teche
- Formafantasma
- Living Theatre
Locations
- Venezia
- Italy
- Giardini
- Padiglione Centrale dei Giardini
- Piazza San Marco