May 6, 2015
After 51 years, the Philippines will participate again at the prestigious Venice Biennale, Senator Loren Legarda describes her role and how this important event in our art and culture came about.
“Why is the Philippines not in the Venice Biennale?” This was the question that started the journey towards ending the country’s five-decade absence in the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition. It was a puzzling absence, given the robust history of Philippine art and its lively contemporary art scene.
It was […]
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May 6, 2015
In its May edition, Art+Auction looked at the power brokers behind the Venice Biennale — curators, a gallerist, a patron, a banker, and a politician — who remain relatively unsung in their efforts to ensure that the art stands out.
Next in the series: LOREN LEGARDA, Cultural Impresario, Philippine Pavilion, “Tie a String Around the World”
With its long history and global scope, the Venice Biennale can inspire sweeping ambition in people. Take Senator Legarda, who has returned the Philippines […]
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May 5, 2015
There are 89 official national pavilions at the 56th Venice Biennale, situated in the Giardini, Arsenale and venues across the city. On the eve of the Biennale’s three-day preview prior to it opening to the public on 9 May, Pippa Koszerek picks ten countries you really should visit.
Pavilion of the Republic of Armenia: Armenity/Hayoutioun, The Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni
A hundred years after the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Pavilion is dedicated to the consequent diaspora, inviting grandchildren of its […]
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May 5, 2015
The Philippines is participating in the 2015 Le Biennale di Venezia to be held May 8- Nov. 22 in Venice, Italy.
Why should we be thrilled by this announcement?
Because this will be the first time, after five decades, that the Philippines is participating in the Venice Biennale which is considered the “Olympics of contemporary art” and “the breeding ground for world-renowned artists.”
Because this will be the second time that the Philippines will be represented in the Venice Art Biennale. The first […]
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May 5, 2015
Will the Philippine Pavilion, the official national representative of the country at the Venice Biennale 2015, have a chance at winning the coveted Golden Lion award at the world’s oldest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition? The Pavilion’s curator Patrick Flores said that “there are no expectations at all.” He added that the country has already won just with its comeback at the Biennale after 51 years of absence.
Flores stated, “I’m just aiming for sharp interest in the Pavilion. Global […]
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