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Cathy Wilkes receives commission for 2019’s British Pavilion

In just a few weeks, the 58th edition of the Venice Biennale International Art exhibition will be in full swing highlighting artists from over 80 countries around the world. This […]

Iranian artist Masoud Akhavanjam to present two works alongside the Venice Biennale

Alongside the Venice Biennale, the GAA Foundation will present their exhibition ‘Personal Structures: open borders.’ The exhibition will be open to the public, free of charge, from May 11th through […]

Jimmie Durham to receive this year’s Golden Lion

This year, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement will be presented to American artist Jimmie Durham on the opening day (May 11th) of the 58th International Art Exhibition of the […]

Kazakhstan’s inaugural pavilion pulled from the Venice Biennale amidst odd circumstances

Ahead of the 58th Venice Biennale this May, Kazakhstan was preparing to present its debut pavilion until it was disrupted by controversy and eventually pulled from the line-up. According to […]

As the Brexit deadline nears, UK pavilions think ahead to the Venice Biennale

Nearly two months ahead of the start of the 58th Venice Biennale, artists and galleries from the UK are already shipping artworks to mainland Europe for safe holding. The extra […]

The Venice Biennale announces artists list for ‘May You Live in Interesting Times’

After months of speculation and curiosity over who would be part of the Venice Biennale’s main show ‘May You Live in Interesting Times,’ running from May 11th through November 24th, the wait […]

Ghana to hold debut pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale

In a few short months, Ghana will make its debut appearance in the Venice Biennale with a spectacular selection of artists. Felicia Abban, John Akomfrah, El Anatsui, Ibrahim Mahama, Selasi […]