Cultured magazine has published a guide to art exhibitions during the Venice Biennale, highlighting several major shows across the city. Featured exhibitions include "If All Time Is Eternally Present" at Palazzo Nervi-Scattolin with works by Tai Shani, Meriem Bennani & Orian Barki, and Kandis Williams; "Michael Armitage: The Promise of Change" at Palazzo Grassi; "Amoako Boafo: It doesn’t have to always make sense" at Palazzo Grimani; "Transforming Energy" by Marina Abramović at Gallerie dell’Accademia; and "Helter Skelter" by Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince at Fondazione Prada. The guide provides details on dates, locations, and curatorial themes for each show.
This guide matters because it offers a curated selection of the most significant concurrent exhibitions during the Venice Biennale, one of the world's most important art events. It highlights how major institutions and galleries are leveraging the Biennale's global audience to present ambitious solo and group shows, including historic moments like Marina Abramović becoming the first living female artist to receive a major exhibition at the Gallerie dell'Accademia. The guide also reflects current trends in contemporary art, such as the focus on Black figuration, video art, and the intersection of architecture and ephemeral works.