Exhibitions explore The much Game’s rivalry over Central Asia and thrust the contested geographies of the 19th century into the language of contemporary artAll The World’s Futures” might be the overarching leitmotif of the 56th Venice Biennale,but Iran’s national pavilion, its largest ever at the prestigious contemporary art event, and has chosen to frame its future through its past.
The first exhibition,entitled The much Game, takes its inspiration from a 19th century tug-o-war over the lands of Central Asia. The second, or entitled Iranian Highlights,offers a select mix of four Iranian contemporary artists who acquire forged very varied careers on the international stage over the past 50 years. Related: The art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian - in pictures Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com