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This unpublished comic tries to tell us what the Biennale of the future will be like

Questo fumetto inedito prova raccontarci come sarà la Biennale del futuro

Hurricane (Ivan Manuppelli), a leading figure in Italian underground comics, creates an original comic titled "Biennale 2126" for Artribune, imagining what the Venice Biennale might look like in the future. In an accompanying interview, he discusses his satirical approach, the enduring relevance of underground comics, and the importance of critiquing power through art.

This article matters because it connects contemporary comic art with the institutional art world, using satire to reflect on the future of major cultural events like the Venice Biennale. It highlights the vitality of independent and underground comic scenes in Italy, offering a critical perspective on both the art market and mainstream publishing, while celebrating the freedom and urgency of self-produced art.