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Completely renovated Central Pavilion at the Giardini of the Venice Biennale

Completely renovated Central Pavilion at the Giardini of the Venice Biennale

The Central Pavilion at the Giardini of the Venice Biennale has been completely renovated, following a major redevelopment. The project was made possible thanks to public funding made available by the Italian state through the Ministry of Culture, as...
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Biennial without Italians...of course! But have we seen them, the Italians?

Biennial without Italians...of course! But have we seen them, the Italians?

Yes, there are, Italian artists: they are the ones helped and trained in Italy and who have been taking Italian Council grant funding for more than 10 years. And we also have their mentors who, with pats on the back and useless power plays, help them...
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Baroque, workshop of modernity. What the major exhibition in Forli looks like.

Baroque, workshop of modernity. What the major exhibition in Forli looks like.

What is Baroque? It is an attitude, and as such it transcends time, becoming a category. This is argued by Cristina Acidini, one of the curators of the exhibition recently opened at the Museo Civico San Domenico in Forlì. If we no longer think...
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Andy Warhol and the Ladies and Gentlemen series: an artistic and social epic

Andy Warhol and the Ladies and Gentlemen series: an artistic and social epic

The history of one of Andy Warhol 's (Pittsburgh, 1928 - New York, 1987) masterpieces, namely the Ladies and Gentlemen series, which was first exhibited in its entirety right here at the Palazzo dei Diamanti between October and December 1975 (and is ...
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Venice 20.26: five Italian artists give voice back to the Venice Arsenal

Venice 20.26: five Italian artists give voice back to the Venice Arsenal

As the 61st Venice International Art Exhibition prepares to open its doors, the international and national media spotlight has focused on the absence of Italian artists. Within the same physical and symbolic perimeter of the Biennale, however, a para...
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What the Ukraine Pavilion at Biennale 2026 will look like: Zhanna Kadyrova with "Security Guarantees"

What the Ukraine Pavilion at Biennale 2026 will look like: Zhanna Kadyrova with "Security Guarantees"

Zhanna Kadyrova 's project Security Guarantees will be presented at the Ukrainian Pavilion during the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, scheduled from May 9 to November 22, 2026. The work, which combines symbolism and histor...
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TEFAF Maastricht 2026 starts with major sales: here are some of the biggest buys

TEFAF Maastricht 2026 starts with major sales: here are some of the biggest buys

The first days of TEFAF Maastricht 2026 confirmed the fair's central role as one of the leading global markets for art, antiques and design. This year's edition, hosted as usual at MECC Maastricht in the city of Maastricht, opened with strong interes...
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