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Sculpture of colonial officer’s ‘angry spirit’ returns to DRC as Dutch urge reckoning

Carved wooden figure at Venice Biennale aims to spark debate about colonial blindspots in the art world

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Poland replaces Venice Biennale submission made under previous nationalist government

Culture minister announces withdrawal of art project announced in dying weeks of Law and Justice party administration

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

John Akomfrah: Arcadia review – celebration of Mayflower overwhelms the senses

Akomfrah, who is set to represent Great Britain at next year’s Venice Biennale, tackles conquest, plague and death with this five-screen installation. But there is too much going on to concentrate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

The two pieces were part of the Barbadian-Scottish artist’s show at the Venice Biennale last year.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

What do women want? Freud's infamous question invites voyeurism – but examining what they do is far more revealing

Ten years ago, artist Linda Fregni Nagler’s archival collection of more than a thousand studio-made portraits of infants went on show at the Venice Biennale.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Archie Moore becomes second solo Aboriginal artist to represent Australia at Venice Biennale

Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist uses smell to evoke memory and explores racism and national identity through flags

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

John Akomfrah to represent Britain at Venice Biennale

The artist known for exploring racial injustice, migration and climate crisis in his films and multiscreen installations will fill the British pavilion next year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Another amazing year for female artists. So why are they still stifled and impoverished?

From the Turner shortlist to the Venice Biennale and more, 2022 was another dazzling year for women. But, away from the headlines, a cold look at the data shows equality is generations away

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Swatch marks Venice Biennale with a Thai collab

Navin Rawanchaikul reunites with the Swiss watchmaker to create an artistic timepiece, celebrating the 59th edition of La Biennale Arte in Venice, Italy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

Sonia Boyce’s Venice Biennale winner to be exhibited in UK next year

Feeling Her Way, featuring videos of five black female musicians, to be shown in Margate and Leeds

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022