Good morning. Which national pavilion at the Venice Biennale transports us to a solemn cathedral? Which veers dangerously into “luxury retail display aesthetics”? The contemporary art extravaganza has a whopping 87 national presentations this year, and let’s face it, not all of them are worth the long, gelato-melting walk across (and beyond) the Giardini. Fear not: Hyperallergic Editor-in-Chief Hrag Vartanian and critic AX Mina bring us their incisive takes on the pavilions that rose to the occasion — and those that fell short. In the news, activist groups renew calls to boycott the art magazine Artforum amid rumors about an upcoming “Palestine-themed” issue.
There’s much more, including a comics review of an exhibition at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site that engages Indigenous perspectives of the Hudson River Valley, often left out of big-picture art history despite ancestral claims to the land. — Valentina Di Liscia, News Editor
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In a strong showing of national pavilions at this year’s edition, countries foregrounded diverse voices and showcased national talent. | Hrag Vartanian and AX Mina
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IN THE NEWS
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The magazine publishers’ response to a letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza last fall raised serious questions about editorial independence. | Maya Pontone
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Critics accuse the Mardin Biennial of exoticizing the city’s multilayered cultural heritage and ignoring the local context. | Jennifer Hattam
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The beloved canine was honored with her very own bronze sculpture in Japan last year. | Sarah Rose Sharp
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LATEST IN ART
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An exhibition curated by Scott Manning Stevens moves Native peoples to the forefront of historical depictions of the Hudson Valley. | Steven Weinberg
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The 2024 FIT graduation show explores themes of environmental collapse and sustainable solutions, oppressive systems, and holistic community care. | Julie Schneider
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