Pavilion of Switzerland, Giardini, Venice, Italy
The formal vocabulary of Valentin Carron's pieces is inspired by the imagery of the Canton of Valais where he has spent almost all his life, borrowing and adapting the internationally renowned vocabulary of the style of his alpine home region and making i
French Pavilion at the German Pavilion, Giardini, Venice, Italy
Anri Sala's sound installation Ravel Ravel Unravel transforms the German Pavilion into a multi-dimensional sound-scape
Spanish Pavilion, Giardini, Venice, Italy
Lara Almarcegui presents two conceptually overlapping projects for the Biennale - one in the Spanish pavilion and one on the island of Murano, which discuss and challenge the idea of a wasteland through the creation of sculptural installations.
Pavilion of Belgium, Giardini, Venice, Italy
For the Belgian Pavilion in Venice, De Bruyckere has conceived a new site-specific installation that builds upon her existing oeuvre but derives its potency from connections to the historical context of Venice. She has invited acclaimed writer J.M. Coetze
German Pavilion at the French Pavilion, Giardini, Venice, Italy
The German Pavilion presents four artists from different countries and swaps pavilions with France, to emphasise their part in a 'worldwide constellation' and dialogue across national borders.
Pavilion of Denmark, Giardini, Venice, Italy
Jesper Just's new film and site-specific installation 'Intercourses', and the parallel international 2 graphic campaign by design studio Project Projects.
Various locations, Liverpool, UK
The largest international contemporary art festival in the UK is back, exploring the theme of 'Hospitality' through a 10 week programme of exhibitions, collaborations, projects and events across the city. Review by Michael Birchall.
Berlin, various loctaions
The relatively young Berlin biennial has always been controversial and this year proved to be no exception. In 2011 the group show 'based in berlin' attempted to generate links between artists who produce work in Berlin and maintain a connection to the ci
Various locations, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Contemporary 2011 is Ireland's International Art Exhibition featuring over 114 Irish and international artists.
Polish Pavilion, Giardini di Castello, Venice, Italy
The exhibition - 'and Europe will be stunned' is the official Polish participation at the 54th International Art Exhibition in Venice in 2011. This video installation by the Israeli-born artist Yael Bartana is the first time a non-Polish national has repr
Mexican Pavilion at the 54th Venice Bienale, Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Castello 4421, Venice
Melanie Smith was born in Poole, England in 1965. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Reading. Since 1989 she has lived and worked in Mexico City, an experience that has enormously influenced her work ever since. Review by Eleanor Na
