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Bordadoras de Isla Negra (Founded in Isla Negra, Chile, 1967–1980). Untitled
(1972) Embroidered canvas 230 x 774 cm. Photo Nicolas Aguayo / Courtesy GAM GOLDEN LIONS FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
/ © Nicolas Aguayo and GAM
The Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement were awarded to
Italian-born Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino and Paris-
based Turkish artist Nil Yalter during the Biennale Arte 2024
awards and inauguration ceremony on April 20, 2024, at Ca’
COLLATERAL EVENTS Giustinian, the headquarters of La Biennale di Venezia.
30 Collateral Events, admitted by the Curator and promoted
by non–profit national and international bodies and BIENNALE SESSIONS: UNIVERSITY PROJECT
institutions, take place in several locations around the For the thirteenth year, La Biennale dedicates the Biennale
city of Venice. They offer a wide range of contributions Sessions project to institutions with research and training
and participations that enrich the diversity of voices that programs in architecture, the arts, and related fields. This
characterizes the Exhibition. (See document attached initiative facilitates self-organized three-day visits for groups
herein. of at least 50 students and teachers, offering free seminar
venues and assistance with travel and accommodation.
SPECIAL PROJECTS BY LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA
Austrian Armoury (Polveriera Austriaca), Forte Marghera,
Mestre Ten works by Italian artist Nedda Guidi (1927–2015) Erica Rutherford (Edinburg, United Kingdom, 1923 – 2008, Charlottetown, Canada).
Self-Portrait with Red Boots (1974) Acrylic on canvas 137.2 x 132.1 cm. © The
are showcased in the Austrian Armoury at Forte Marghera. Estate of Erica Rutherford / Courtesy of the Collection of Beth Rudin DeWoody
Adriano Pedrosa highlights Guidi’s innovative ceramic
techniques, noting that she blends expert craftsmanship with
artistic genius, making her a pivotal figure in contemporary
ceramics. Applied Arts Pavilion, Arsenale, Sale d’Armi Brazilian
artist Beatriz Milhazes presents seven large-scale paintings
and seven collages that merge Brazilian cultural imagery with
Western modernist influences. This year’s project, curated by
Adriano Pedrosa, marks the eighth edition of the collaboration
between La Biennale di Venezia and the Victoria and Albert
Museum (V&A) in London.

BIENNALE COLLEGE ARTE
For the 2nd edition of Biennale College Arte 2023/24, projects
by Agnes Questionmark, Joyce Joumaa, Sandra Poulson,
and Nazira Karimi have been selected. Each artist receives a
grant of 25,000 euros to complete their final work, which will
be showcased out of competition at the 60th International
Art Exhibition. Over 150 emerging artists under 30 from 37
countries applied for participation.

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