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Navigating the Unknown: The Global Voices of La Biennale di Venezia 2024
The 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, is currently open to the public from April 20 to November 24, 2024. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa and organized by La Biennale di Venezia, this year's theme reflects on migration, identity, and the meaning of "foreignness" in today's world, addressing current global challenges and cultural dialogues.

The 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia.

Expanded Artist Participation
This year's exhibition featuring a remarkable lineup of 331 artists and collectives representing 80 countries, showcasing a diverse array of voices and perspectives. Notable artists include Beatriz Milhazes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960. Lives in Brazil), Nil Yalter (Cairo, Egypt, 1938. Lives in Paris, France), Anna Maria Maiolino (Scalea, Italy, 1942. Lives in São Paulo, Brazil), Nedda Guidi (Gubbio, Italy, 1927 – 2015, Rome, Italy), and Massimo Bartolini (Cecina,Tuscany, 1962 in Cecina,Tuscany, Italy). Furthermore, this edition marks the debut of four countries at the Biennale: Benin, Ethiopia, Timor Leste, and Tanzania.

Beatriz Milhazes

Nil Yalter
Anna Maria Maiolino
Nedda Guidi
Massimo Bartolini

Installation of ‘’Aguacero’’ (2024) by Daniel Otero Torres at the Exhibition ‘’Foreigners Everywhere’’, 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa.

Photo: Courtesy of Marco Zorzanello, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia

‘’Disobedience Archive’’ is a Multiphase, Mobile, and Evolving Video Archive Created by 56 Artists at the Exhibition ‘’Foreigners

Everywhere’’ during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024. Curated by Marco Scotini

Photo: Courtesy of Marco Zorzanello, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia

Curatorial Focus
The title Stranieri Ovunque is inspired by a neon sculpture series by Claire Fontaine, emphasizing the ubiquity of foreigners in every culture and the inherent strangeness in identity. The exhibition explores the complexities of language, identity, and cultural dislocation, with a special focus on marginalized communities such as immigrants, expatriates, and refugees, particularly those traversing the Global South and Global North.

’’Foreigners Everywhere’’ is a Series of Neon Signs in Various languages by Claire Fontaine at the Exhibition ‘’Foreigners Everywhere’’ during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Marco Zorzanello, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia

Noteworthy Themes and Motifs
Two recurring themes in this edition are textiles and familial connections among artists. Many artists, including Indigenous practitioners, are integrating textiles into their works, exploring traditional craftsmanship and how these practices can be perceived as "other" in the contemporary art landscape. The significance of familial ties, especially in Indigenous cultures, underscores the transmission of knowledge and cultural practices through generations

Installation ‘’Takapau’’ by Mataaho Collective (Māori Women Artists Bridget Reweti, Erena Baker, Sarah Hudson, and Terri Te Tau), at the Exhibition ‘’Foreigners Everywhere’’ during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Marco Zorzanello, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia

Sustainability Commitment
La Biennale di Venezia continues its commitment to environmental sustainability with a goal of achieving "carbon neutrality." This follows the certification obtained in 2023, showcasing the organization’s efforts to incorporate sustainable practices across all exhibitions and activities, including discussions around decolonization and decarbonization
Special Pavilions and Collateral Events
The exhibition will include 87 National Participations and 30 collateral events, broadening the diversity of artistic voices and experiences showcased. The Italian Pavilion, curated by Luca Cerizza, feature the work of Massimo Bartolini, while the Holy See Pavilion, hosted in a women’s prison on Giudecca Island, will present With my eyes, curated by Chiara Parisi and Bruno Racine.

The Italian Pavilion, Curated by Luca Cerizza, during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Massimo Bartolini, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia

Educational Initiatives and Engagement
La Biennale places a strong emphasis on educational initiatives, aiming to engage a broad audience, including students and families, through guided tours and workshop activities. Over 130,000 participants engaged with educational programs during the past two exhibitions, reflecting a sustained commitment to fostering dialogue and learning.
Recognition and Awards
The Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded to the influential Italian-born Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino and the Paris-based artist Nil Yalter. Their contributions to contemporary art reflect the exhibition’s overarching themes of migration, identity, and social justice

Official Award Ceremony for the Biennale Arte, held during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Andrea Avezzu, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia.

Press conference, held during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Andrea Avezzu, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia.

The 60th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia promises to be a significant cultural event that not only showcases a wide array of artistic talent but also serves as a platform for critical discourse on contemporary issues of identity, belonging, and the impact of migration. With its commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, this edition stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to reflect and challenge societal narratives.
For more information, visit the official website at La Biennale di La Biennale di Venezia
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The 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

Photo: Courtesy of Jacopo Salvi, Press Office - La Biennale di Venezia.