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Venice, Italy — From April 23rd to November 27th, 2022, Venice becomes the epicenter of contemporary art as it hosts the Venice Biennial Art Exhibition’s compelling showcase, „Personal Structures“. This prestigious event, held at Palazzo Bembo, Palazzo Mora, and Marinaressa Gardens, is organized by the European Cultural Centre (ECC), bringing together artists and art enthusiasts from around the globe.

„Personal Structures“ transcends the boundaries of traditional art forms, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of contemporary expression. Spearheaded by main organizers Sara Danieli and Lucia Pedrana, along with a dedicated team of coordinators, the exhibition explores the intricate web of human experiences and perspectives.

At its core, „Personal Structures“ serves as a catalyst for introspection, challenging viewers to ponder existential questions and envision a more compassionate world. Through a diverse array of artworks, the exhibition navigates themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition, prompting visitors to contemplate their place in the world.

The sixth edition of this biennial extravaganza boasts nearly 200 participants from 51 countries, presenting their unique interpretations of this year’s theme: reflections. As visitors journey through the labyrinthine halls of Palazzo Mora, they encounter a tapestry of perspectives, from intimate introspections to bold societal critiques.

Palazzo Bembo, with its fusion of traditional and contemporary approaches, serves as a canvas for experimentation, inviting viewers to challenge their preconceptions and embrace new forms of creativity. Meanwhile, Marinaressa Gardens offer a tranquil sanctuary where installations by artists like Richard Orlinski and Rodrigo de la Sierra engage with nature and environmental stewardship.

The exhibition’s theme of reflections is a poignant reminder of the power of introspection in shaping a better future. In a world marked by uncertainty and change, „Personal Structures“ invites viewers to engage in a dialogue that transcends borders and fosters empathy and understanding.

Among the highlights of the exhibition are special projects like „From Palestine With Art“ and „Seychelles“, which underscore the universal language of art in bridging cultural divides and fostering solidarity.

As visitors immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of „Personal Structures“, they are not merely spectators but active participants in a global conversation about the human experience. Through art, we find common ground, empathy, and the potential for positive change.

Participants:
Palazzo Mora
Abu Dhabi Festival and New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE; Achim Großmann & Silvia Eisele, DEU; Alakananda Mukerji, USA; Alf Setzer, DEU; Alois Lindenbauer, AUT; Anamaría Gutiérrez de Piñeres, COL; Anamaria Chediak, ECU; Anat Heifetz, ISR; Annette Golden, AUS; Areez Katki, NZL/IND; Arika Von Edler & Rachel Alexandrou, USA; A.Z., USA; Bibi Smit, NLD; Brian J. Mac, USA; Blurring the Lines, FRA; Caitlin Devoy, NZL; Calin Topa, ROU; Camille Hannah, AUS; Carole Kohler, CHE; Catherine Coady, AUS; Chang-ming Shen, TWN; Chien-hua Huang, GBR; Christoph Stückelberger, CHE; Christopher Sperandio, Rice University & Sergio Soave, Ohio State University, USA; Clare McCracken and Pia Johnson, RMIT University, AUS; Cristina Parreño Alonso, USA; Daniel Pešta, CZE; Deakin University, AUS; Deep Space Gallery, USA; Denise Pelletier, USA; DF Art Agency, PHL; DTR Modern Galleries, USA; Elaine Foster-Gandey, GBR; Elka Leonard, FRA; Emily Young, ITA; Erin Genia, USA; Ernestine Faux, IDN/AUT; Femina e Mare Nostrum, FRA; Fiebre Photobook, ESP; Foreigners in their Homeland (Palestine Museum US), USA; Francisco Souto, USA; Fridriks x Kalab, CHE; Forwart Gallery, BEL; Gabriel Schmitz, ESP; Gail Olding, GBR; Gigi, BEL; Günther Haußmann, DEU; Hermann Nitsch, AUT; Hyun-Kyung Kim, KOR; Isaac Sullivan, UAE; Izumi Ashizawa, JPN / USA; James McLeod, USA; Jill Bayor, USA; Jim Nickel, USA; Jing Zhu, CAN; John Petschinger, AUT; Judith Unger, USA; Kai-Hsing Huang, TWN; Karen Silve, USA; Kazz Morishita, JPN; Kii, JPN; Kostis Georgiou, GRC; Laura Larocca, ESP; Luiz Zanotello, BRA; Man Fung-yi, CHN; Manuel Bonfanti, ITA; Marcelo Ferreira, USA; Maria Greenshields-Ziman, USA; Marie Bergstedt, USA; Marie Hines Cowan, USA; Marika Orenius, FIN; Michelangelo Brancato, ITA; Miles Greenberg, USA; Mizuho Nishioka, NZL; MNB Arts and Culture, HUN; Nikola Vudrag, HRV; Nina Freedman, USA; Nong Li, TWN; Orry Shenjobi, GBR; PALA II – Judy Ally & Ryan Chetty (Extension of the Seychelles Pavilion), SYC; Pamela Jean Calore, USA; Patricia Toro, CHL; Patrizia Casagranda, DEU/NLD/IND; Paul Francis Ygartua, CAN; Pavel Baňka, CZE; Per Hess, NOR; Peter Bracke, BEL; Princeton University, UCHV Research Film Studio,USA; Rachael Mellors, GBR; Raffy Napay, PHL; Richard Wearn, USA; Robert Jahnke, NZL; Rochester Institute of Technology, USA; Sara Pathirane, FIN; Simone Boon, NLD; Soledad Lowe, USA; Sonal Ambani, IND; Sophie Muret, FRA; South Trip Gallery, CHL; Studio Frischherz, CHE; Suly B. Wolff; Tatjana Kostanjević, HRV; Teo Chai Guan, SGP; The Lovers, AUS; Tong Zhang, USA; USC Gayle Garner Roski School of Art and Design, USA; Viel Bjerkeset Andersen, NOR; Wo Schiffman, USA; Wu Dengyi Art Museum, CHN; Yao Jui-chung, TWN; Yiwei Gallery, CHN/USA; Young-il Kim, KOR; Zayed University, Limass Design Research Unit, UAE.

Palazzo Bembo
Adriana Torres Sanchez, USA; Artists In Residence In Everglades (airie) & We Oppose Violence Everywhere Now (woven), USA; Aku Menditeguy, ARG; America. Land of Dreams (MIA Curatorial Project), USA; Andrey Kozakov, USA; Anna Pelc, POL; Anna Thurber, USA; Annie Kammerer Butrus, USA; Arts Connection Foundation, USA; Boise State University, USA/NZL; Chen Mei-Tsen, FRA; Concept2048, AND; Coral Contemporary Gallery, USA; Corrina Sephora, USA; Daniel Ibbotson, GBR; David Gericke, DEU; David Middlebrook, USA; Deepa Khanna Sobti, SGP; Destinee Ross-Sutton, USA/SWE; Edward Bekkerman, USA; EL LABORATORIO – Arte con Sentido, COL; Elizabeth Heyert, USA; Faiza Butt, GBR; Foreign Territory, USA/ LTU; Fridriks x Kalab, CHE; Gabriel Fine Arts, GBR; Galerie Leo et Co, FRA; George Rodrigue, USA; Grace Kisa, USA; Hunt Slonem, USA; Jarek Puczel, POL; John Douglas Powers, USA; Joshibi University of Art and Design, JPN; Justin Kimball, USA; Kaoru Shibuta, JPN; Karima Al Shomely, UAE; Katerina Kovaleva, RUS; Knowhere Art Gallery, USA; Laurette Succar, FRA; Lincoln Townley, GBR; Marusya, ESP; Mitchell van Dis, NLD; Murielle Argoud, CHE; Per Lunde Jørgensen, DNK; Peter Day, AUS; Rene Rietmeyer, NLD; RrOMA LEPANTO (Kaidikhas Stiftung), DEU; Sabine Pierick, DEU; Sabre Esler, USA; Sandra Cattaneo Adorno, ITA; Silvie Mahdal, CZE; Sonja VishnudArt, CHE/BEL; Tilney Hardiment, GBR; Tim David Trillsam, DEU; TomMcIntyre, GBR; Vanesa Wallet Hardi, FRA; Vasily Klyukin, FRA; Virginia Bradley, USA; Women’s LIVE Artist Studio, USA; Yilan County Government, Taiwan, TWN.

Marinaressa Gardens
Alexander Polzin, DEU; Asmer Sultanova Topçu, TUR; Beate Schroedl-Baurmeister, DEU; Cj Hendry, USA; Coral Contemporary Gallery, USA; Edwin Hamilton, USA; Emily Young, ITA; Gottfried Kumpf, AUT; Jaroslav Róna, CZE; Jeremy Chen, USA; John Ruppert, USA; Kostis Georgiou, GRC; Lauren Baker, GBR; Miriam Lenk, DEU; Monument, AUS; Naja Utzon Popov, DNK; Olga Lomaka, GBR; Paresh Maity, IND; Pavel Miguel, DEU; Sonja VishnudArt, CHE/BEL; Stan Bitters, USA; Studio Micky Hoogendijk, NLD; Tilmann Krumrey, DEU; Tone Fink, AUT; Yoko Ono USA.

For more information about „Personal Structures“ and the Venice Biennial Art Exhibition, visit ECC-ITALY.EU.