Florence Biennale 2017
Art Market|Issue #36 October 2017

A Fortress Of Treasures Florence Biennale, 11th Edition  

Asaf Rolef Ben-Shahar
Florence Biennale 2017

Narrow roads and tall old buildings, hundreds of years old. Walking in the streets you are almost attacked by richness of beautiful buildings and cathedrals, endless museums and things to see and do. Smells of fresh food and fresh air arrive from everywhere, linguini and pizza, flowers that smell almost too good to be real and chocolate and ice creams. Tuscany flourishes in the autumn and its medieval atmosphere seems perfect for the Renaissance.

October in Firenze, the Fortezza da Basso is humming with people. The first stone for this fortress was laid in 1534, yet the pavilion which is the main venue for the Biennale, was built in the 1970s. Perhaps like Florence itself, old and new seem to continuously dialogue between themselves, honouring and merging into each other. The picturesque and quaint nature of the city befits the Biennale. The eleventh edition of the Florence Biennale is dedicated to earth and sustainability, to recognising our impact on our surrounding, and the surrounding’s impact on us. And art depicts this impact beautifully.

Outside the pavilion are a few interesting installations, among which is Diana by Austrian artist Feromontanta (seen here with chief curator Dr. Melanie Zefferino) and Enlightenment the eco-friendly installation by Australian Timothy Guider.

The art in the Biennale is highly varied. Artists from over seventy countries present their work here, and together with lectures, ceremonies, performances and screenings – it is a celebration of art, culture and diversity. With a gentle and thoughtful touch, the curators and organisers managed to maintain a pleasant and relaxed – even familial atmosphere, and the experience of visiting the fair still allows for breathings and finding one’s own pace.

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