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The Venice Biennale show is dedicated to the history of breasts in art

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Venice Biennale: Our picks of the must-see pavilions and exhibitions

60th edition of Venice Biennale turns spotlight on the global south and historically marginalised artists. Venice Biennial will take place in the city's capital, Venice, on September 28, to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The event is expected to be the first time it has been hosted by art and culture from all over the world.

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The Particular Brutality of Colonial Wars

A new history of Indonesia’s fight for independence reveals the cruel means by which the Dutch tried to hold on to their colony. The Particular Brutality of Colonial Wars is published in the UK and Australia. The new book explores the brutal methods used by the Dutch to try and keep control of the Dutch.

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Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ, outsider and Indigenous artists

60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' features LGBTQ, outsider and Indigenous artists. Outsider, queer, Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th. Venice biennale opens Saturday with the theme "Foreigners everywhere"

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Armed guards, reparations and the lives of others: Venice Biennale 2024 – review

The 60th edition of the Venice Biennale will take place in 2024. Nigeria, Bulgaria and the global south live up to the festival’s provocative subtitle, Foreigners Everywhere. There is a mood of solemnity at the festival, with revelatory work from Nigeria and Bulgaria.

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Artwork commemorating Indigenous Australian history triumphs in Venice

Archie Moore becomes first Australian artist to win prize for best national participation. Archie Moore's work commemorates Indigenous Australian history triumphs in Venice. First Australian to win the prize for national participation in the competition in Venice, Venice, Italy, since 2000. Prize goes to Archie Moore, who is first Australian to have won it in Venice history.

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Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+ outsider and Indigenous artists. Outsider, queer, Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice biennale contemporary art exhibition. 'Foreigner Everywhere' will be held on display at the Venice Biennal.

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Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+ outsider and Indigenous artists. Outsider, queer, Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice biennale contemporary art exhibition. 'Foreigner Everywhere' will be held on display at the Venice Biennal.

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Video. Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders. Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice biennale contemporary art exhibition that opened Saturday. Video.com: "Foreigner, Queer, Indigenous and Queer artists"

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8 Hits of the Venice Biennale

8 highlights of the Venice Biennale include a sonorous symphony made by fruit. Highlights include a modern-day Tintoretto, an underwater spectacle and a fruit symphony. Venice Biennial is one of the world's most popular art shows, with works from around the world from all over the world.

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Venice Biennale 2024 grapples with geographic and national identities

Venice Biennale 2024 grapples with geographic and national identities. At the heart of several national pavilion exhibitions is the complex and often controversial concept of nationality and belonging. Venice biennale will be held in Venice, Italy, on September 28, 2015. Venice Biennal will be hosted by the city of Milan, Italy.

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Political tensions simmer behind Poland’s Venice Biennale entry

Painter replaced as country’s representative by centrist coalition is showing his work under the banner ‘Polonia Uncensored’ The artist is replaced as Poland's representative by the centrist coalition. Poland's entry for the Venice Biennale is expected to be announced in September.

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Insider art: Vatican sets up Biennale pavilion at Venice women’s jail

Pope Francis to attend installation that includes short film featuring Zoë Saldaña and Giudecca inmates. Vatican sets up Biennale pavilion at Venice women’s jail. Pope Francis will attend installation at Giudecco prison in Rome. Vatican has been criticized for lack of transparency in jail.

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Venice Biennale show dedicated to the history of breasts in art

Venice Biennale show dedicated to the history of breasts in art. The show reflects on a range of themes including motherhood, empowerment, sexuality, body image and illness. The exhibition reflects on the themes of motherhood and empowerment, including body image, illness and body image.

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John Akomfrah’s British pavilion at Venice Biennale review – a magnificent and awful journey

John Akomfrah’s nightmare of colonial exile, ecology and globalisation – recurring endlessly over six interconnected video installations – leaves you unsettled, unhinged and gasping for air. The artist's nightmare of colonialism, ecology, globalisation - recurring endlessly - repeats endlessly. The British pavilion is a magnificent and awful journey.

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John Akomfrah: Listening All Night to the Rain, Venice Biennale: an irritatingly mannered look at Britain’s colonial past

The British pavilion’s commission evokes impatience instead of sorrow. Art doesn’t have to be this rarefied and self-regarding, says John Akomfrah. The UK pavilion is an irritatingly mannered look at Britain's colonial past.

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‘Not even a pipe dream’: John Akomfrah represents Britain at Venice Biennale

John Akomfrah represents Britain at Venice Biennale. Founder of Black Audio Film Collective says he would have laughed if someone had said he'd someday be in the UK pavilion. ‘Not even a pipe dream’: 'I'm not even a dream.’

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Beati pacifici, Venice Biennale: a disturbing and grimly topical immersion in the horrors of war

Venice Biennale show ends on notes of optimism but, as global tensions rise, it is crueller images that stay with you. Beati pacifici, Venice, is a disturbing and grimly topical immersion in the horrors of war. The show ends with a disturbing but optimistic finale.

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‘No one comes back’: Margaret Atwood’s anti-war poem debuts at Venice Biennale

Canadian author’s work, shared exclusively with the Observer, is to be shown alongside art by Goya. ‘No one comes back’: Margaret Atwood's anti-war poem debuts at Venice Biennale.

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‘War, refugees, destruction’: colonialism and conflict key themes of Venice Biennale

‘Olympics of the art world’ features many artists wrestling with ideas of colonialism and its lingering influence. ‘War, refugees, destruction’: colonialism and conflict key themes of Venice Biennale. Many artists wrestle with the themes of colonialism.

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