44th Venice Biennale

44th Venice Biennale
GenreArt exhibition
Begins1990
Ends1990
Location(s)Venice
CountryItaly
Previous event43rd Venice Biennale (1988)
Next event45th Venice Biennale (1993)

The 44th Venice Biennale, held in 1990, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 49 participating nations.[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 44th Biennale included: Giovanni Anselmo and Bernd and Hilla Becher (International Prize/Golden Lions), the American pavilion with Jenny Holzer (best national representation), and Anish Kapoor (best young artist).[2]

Awards

  • International Prize: Golden Lion – Giovanni Anselmo; Golden Lion for sculpture – Bernd and Hilla Becher
  • Golden Lion for best national representation: American pavilion with Jenny Holzer
  • Premio 2000 (young artist): Anish Kapoor
  • Premia (purchase) of the Cassa di Risparmio di Venezia: Giuseppe Pulvirenti[2]

References

  1. ^ Di Martino 2005, p. 126.
  2. ^ a b Di Martino 2005, p. 133.

Bibliography

  • Di Martino, Enzo (2005). The History of the Venice Biennale 1895–2005. Venice: Papiro Arte. ISBN 978-88-901104-4-3. OCLC 62237064.

Further reading

  • Greenberger, Alex (August 18, 2020). "The Top 10 Venice Biennale Controversies: Censorship, Fake Art, Financial Strife, and More". ARTnews.com. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  • Joselit, David (October 1990). "Africa rising". Art in America. 78: 160–161. ISSN 0004-3214 – via EBSCOhost.
  • Joselit, David (October 1990). "Holzer: speaking of power". Art in America. 78: 155–157. ISSN 0004-3214 – via EBSCOhost.
  • Vetrocq, Marcia E. (October 1990). "Vexed in Venice". Art in America. 78: 152. ISSN 0004-3214 – via EBSCOhost.
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