Venice Biennale

In conjunction with presentations by gallery artists during the Venice Biennale, this Viewing Room highlights a selection of their available works.

Francis Alÿs presents new works in the Iraq Pavilion that explore the role of the artist at the frontline of war. Karla Black's site-specific installation is on view in the Arsenale as part of the Biennale's main exhibition VIVA ARTE VIVA. Carol Bove debuts a group of steel sculptures in the Swiss Pavilion that respond to the legacy of Alberto Giacometti. Readings of On Kawara’s monumental One Million Years are taking place during the first three months of the Biennale in the Oratorio di San Ludovico, a sixteenth century church acoustically designed for the spoken word. The readings are organized by Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, England.

In addition, works by Michaël Borremans, Isa Genzken, and Wolfgang Tillmans are on view in group exhibitions throughout the city.

Poolside Magic, Chris Ofili’s solo exhibition at Victoria Miro, presents a vibrant new suite of works on paper, and follows his inclusion in the 56th Venice Biennale All The World's Futures in 2015.

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Carol Bove

Small Celeste, 2014

Powder-coated steel

9 1/2 x 7 x 23 3/4 inches (24.1 x 17.8 x 60.3 cm)

Carol Bove

Seventh Light Blue Sweater Painting, 2016

Acrylic on canvas

48 x 60 inches (121.9 x 152.4 cm)

Carol Bove

Untitled, 2016

Collagraphic monotype

Framed: 66 5/8 x 47 3/8 inches (169.2 x 120.3 cm)

Carol Bove

Untitled, 2014

Brass and concrete

20 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (52.4 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm)

Carol Bove

Plaster over Metal, 2015

Paper collage on black and white photograph

18 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (47 x 47 cm)

Carol Bove

Untitled, 2009

Peacock feathers on linen, UV filtering acrylic

38 1/4 x 24 1/2 inches (97.2 x 62.2 cm)

Francis Alÿs

Untitled, 2010

Oil on canvas and wood

5 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (14.6 x 21 cm)

Francis Alÿs

Untitled (Don't Cross the Bridge before You Get to the River), 2008

Oil, graphite, tape, staples, and collage on vellum

15 3/8 x 20 1/2 inches (39.1 x 52.1 cm)

Francis Alÿs

Untitled (Don't Cross the Bridge before You Get to the River), 2006-2008

Oil and graphite on vellum

17 3/8 x 12 3/4 inches (44.1 x 32.4 cm)

Other Civil Words, 2016

Polythene, powder paint, plaster powder, and thread

70 7/8 x 78 3/4 x 78 3/4 inches (180 x 200 x 200 cm)

Invite Often, 2016

Cotton wool, paint, and ribbon

28 3/4 x 24 7/8 x 1 5/8 inches (73 x 63 x 4 cm)

Appears Alongside, 2015

Polythene, powder paint, plaster powder, and thread

31 1/8 x 31 1/8 x 21 1/4 inches (79 x 79 x 54 cm)

Couldn't Know, 2016

Cotton wool, sugar paper, paint, and ribbon

18 1/8 x 23 5/8 x 2 3/8 inches (46 x 60 x 6 cm)

Wolfgang Tillmans

The State We're In, A, 2015

Inkjet print on paper

12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

Wolfgang Tillmans

feathered, 2014

Inkjet print on paper

12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

Isa Genzken

Untitled, 2015

Male mannequin on glass stand, police hat, headphones, mesh police vest, and navy button-down shirt; male mannequin on glass stand, purple wig, mesh police vest, and navy button-down shirt

75 x 50 x 22 inches (190.5 x 127 x 55.9 cm)

Isa Genzken

Untitled, 2016

Photographs, acrylic paint, spray paint, tracing paper, pen, pencil, paper, metallic tape, plastic tape, sticker, and glitter

37 7/8 x 29 1/2 x 3/4 inches (96.2 x 74.9 x 1.9 cm)

Michaël Borremans

Black Mould / The Badger's Song II, 2015

Oil on canvas

20 5/8 x 15 x 1 1/4 inches (52.4 x 38 x 3 cm)

On Kawara

Installation View of One Million Years (Past and Future), 2001

Sound Installation

Dimensions Variable

Chris Ofili

Afro Margin Two, 2004

Pencil on paper

49 3/4 x 36 1/4 inches (126.4 x 92.1 cm)

Chris Ofili

Afro Margin Eight, 2007

Pencil on paper

49 3/4 x 36 1/4 inches (126.4 x 92.1 cm)

Francis Alÿs

The Collector (Colector), 1991-2006

Tin

4 Collectors:
Collector 1: 11 x 17 x 7 inches (27.9 x 43.2 x 17.8 cm)
Collector 2: 9 1/2 x 15 x 7 inches (24.1 x 38.1 x 17.8 cm)
Collector 3: 8 3/4 x 13 1/4 x 6 inches (22.2 x 33.7 x 15.2 cm) Collector 4: 6 x 10 x 5 inches (15.2 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm)

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