(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 18. Azerbaijan will berepresented at the 60th Venice Biennale, supported by the HeydarAliyev Foundation, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture, and theAzerbaijani Embassy in Italy, Trend reports.
Azerbaijan has been participating in the Venice Biennale, one ofthe world's most famous platforms in the field of contemporary art,since 2007.
The 60th Venice Biennale, which this year will last from April20 through November 24, will be held under the "Foreignerseverywhere" motto.
Adriano Pedrosa, the curator of the Biennale, selected the topicwith purpose. Highlighting the backdrop of global crises concerningthe migration of people across borders, Pedrosa emphasizes themyriad differences and challenges accompanying this phenomenon.
The phrase "Foreigners are everywhere" holds dual significance, it denotes the ubiquitous presence of foreigners invarious locations-they, or we, are omnipresent. Secondly, itunderscores the perpetual sense of being foreigners ourselves whennavigating unfamiliar spaces.
Situated within Campo de la Tana, a remarkable architecturalrelic from the 16th century, the Azerbaijani pavilion at the Veniceexhibition is themed "From Caspian to Pink Planet: I Am Here,"echoing the Biennale's motto.
Curated by Luca Beatrice, a contemporary art critic, professorof art history, and former curator of the Italian pavilion at the53rd Venice Biennale, the pavilion will delve into the theme offoreignness. It will showcase a diverse array of works by esteemedartists Irina Eldarova, Rashad Alakbarov, and Vusala Agharaziyeva their art, the pavilion will explore the enduring impact onpersonal identity and artistic expression stemming from experiencesof travel, migration, and emigration.
Drawing from personal experience, the authors' pieces underscorethe significance of the theme of foreignness in Azerbaijan. Theyilluminate the profound interrelationship between individuals andtheir living environments while advocating for the appreciation ofdiversity through artistic expression. Visitors will have theopportunity to explore the artworks from various perspectives,witnessing the harmonious amalgamation of diverse cultures and theimperative of fostering universal understanding.
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