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Bahrain wins Golden Lion at Venice Architecture Biennale

Bahrain wins Golden Lion at Venice Architecture Biennale

Art news • 2 minutes read
The Bahrain Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale won the Golden Lion award for an innovative cooling solution that combines traditional techniques with modern technologies. This pioneering project positions Bahrain as a leader in sustainable architecture, inspiring eco-friendly solutions to the climate crisis.
Death of Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale

Death of Koyo Kouoh, curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale

Art news • 3 minutes read
Koyo Kouoh, a Cameroonian-born curator and key figure in contemporary African art, died at the age of 57 while preparing for the 2026 Venice Biennale. The first African to direct this historic event, she leaves a profound legacy marked by curatorial innovation, pan-African representation, and the reform of art institutions.
Do you know which five cities have most captured the hearts of artists?

Do you know which five cities have most captured the hearts of artists?

Art history • 8 minutes read
A fascinating journey through five cities that have enchanted generations of artists: Paris, Venice, Florence, London, and New York. Living places, rich in history and culture, that were not mere backdrops, but true protagonists of art...
SMAC and Fiorucci Foundation: Venice Redefines its Cultural Future

SMAC and Fiorucci Foundation: Venice Redefines its Cultural Future

Art news • 3 minutes read
In Venice, the San Marco Art Centre and the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation are ushering in a new cultural era by combining historical heritage and contemporary art. These two centers are creating an artistic corridor between San Marco and Dorsoduro, energizing the city with immersive exhibitions, artist residencies, and international programming.
Three Artists Withdraw from Inaugural Exhibition at New Venice Cultural Center Amid Concerns Over Ties to Russian Oligarch

Three Artists Withdraw from Inaugural Exhibition at New Venice Cultural Center Amid Concerns Over Ties to Russian Oligarch

Art news • 6 minutes read
Last week, artists Reto Pulfer from Switzerland, Maryam Hoseini from Iran, and Anna Witt from Germany requested the removal of their works from the inaugural exhibition at Scuola Piccola Zattere, a nonprofit cultural space in Venice...
Koyo Kouoh shaping the vision for the 2026 Venice Biennale

Koyo Kouoh shaping the vision for the 2026 Venice Biennale

Art news • 2 minutes read
Koyo Kouoh, a key figure in Pan-Africanism and director of Zeitz MOCAA, has been appointed curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, becoming the first African woman to hold the prestigious role. With a wealth of experience in contemporary art, she promises to shine a spotlight on the global impact of African art through this internationally renowned exhibition.
Decoding “Strangers Everywhere”: Artmajeur artists interpret the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024

Decoding “Strangers Everywhere”: Artmajeur artists interpret the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024

art history • 15 minutes read
Artmajeur artists creatively engage with the themes of the Venice Biennale 2024, representing art movements as diverse as Outsider Art, Queer Art, Folk Art, and narratives against racism...
Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Art news • 9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...
Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale

Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale

Art news • 3 minutes read
Archie Moore from Australia has clinched the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Foreigners Everywhere, April 20 - November 24)...
An artist ousted from the Venice Biennale strikes back in Venice

An artist ousted from the Venice Biennale strikes back in Venice

Art news • 2 minutes read
Ignacy Czwartos, initially chosen to represent Poland at the 2024 Venice Biennale but later excluded, will open his independent exhibition "Polonia Uncensored" in Venice on April 20. The show responds to his original works being dropped after a change in government, and he criticizes this act as a new form of censorship by Poland's current administration.

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