Karla Black, Verb, 2012, (detail)
Karla Black, Verb, 2012, (detail), cardboard, paint, sugar paper, chalk, powder paint, plaster powder, 107 x 200 x 72 cm ©

Karla Black, Courtesy Galerie Gisela Capitain, Cologne

The 57th International Art Exhibition, entitled VIVA ARTE VIVA and curated by Christine Macel, is organised by La Biennale di Venezia. The Biennale Arte 2017 exhibition is spread across the Giardini and the Arsenale venues. 

“VIVA ARTE VIVA is an exclamation, a passionate outcry for art and the state of the artist. VIVA ARTE VIVA is a Biennale designed with artists, by artists and for artists.” Christine Macel

The British Council is delighted to support the participation of the following artists from the UK in the central exhibition:

  • Rasheed Araeen (Arsenale)
  • Salvatore Arancio (Arsenale)
  • Karla Black (Arsenale)
  • Martin Cordiano (Arsenale)
  • John Latham (Giardini)
  • Mondrian Fan Club (David Medalla & Adam Nankervis) (Giardini)
  • Francis Upritchard (Arsenale)
  • Cerith Wyn Evans (Giardini)

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Watch La Biennale's films about the participating artists:

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