cultural representation
Power and spectacle at the Biennale
Art news
June 22, 2011
Power and spectacle at the Biennale
The Venice Biennale has always been a political event, at which government institutions select artworks to “represent” them through national…
Politics at the Pavilion in Venice
Art news
June 14, 2011
Politics at the Pavilion in Venice
The 54th Venice Biennale – the oldest in the world – opened on 4 July with the title "ILLUMInations". Whereas…
Negotiating cultural politics: Q&A with Hassan Khan
Art news
June 3, 2011
Negotiating cultural politics: Q&A with Hassan Khan
The 54th Venice Biennale opens Saturday with Egyptian artist, writer and musician Hassan Khan heading the jury that will award…