domenica 26 maggio 2013

National Pavilion of Kuwait at the 55th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia


The National Council of Culture, Arts, and Letters presents Kuwait’s first Pavilion at the55. International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia. Under the general theme of“The Encyclopedic Palace”, proposed by Massimiliano Gioni director of this edition, the exhibition National Works explores two major works by sculptor Sami Mohammad (b. 1943) along with a new photographic production by Tarek Al-Ghoussein (b. 1962). Curated by Ala YounisNational Works disassembles symbols of grandeur in paused/post glorious times, in an attempt to re-interpret Kuwait’s modernization project.


Title of the exhibition: National Works

Exhibitors: Sami Mohammad, Tarek Al-Ghoussein
Commissioner: Mohammed Al-Asoussi (National Council of Culture, Arts, and Letters)
Curator: Ala Younis
Venue: Palazzo Michiel dal Brusà, Cannaregio 4391/A / Strada Nova
Opening reception: 30 May 2013 at 6 pm
Dates: open during the preview days (29, 30 and 31st) and for the public from 1 June – 24 November 2013

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