Southern Thoughts on a Northern Biennale

1 An Overview of the Path of the Venice Biennale - inception to the entry of actors from the South

The podcast discusses observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of artists of the Southern Hemisphere, with a focus on the Venice Biennale. It provides a critical examination of the interest in African art and explores issues of representation, inclusion, power imbalances, and ongoing coloniality in the global art world. Insights are provided through interviews and perspectives from various artists, curators, and art professionals. Link to References [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvE-6nE2G0eWoSGgCRKtECld6o1S1jMm/view?usp=sharing] · Link to Datasheet [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVo2tK591T79q9NR8r2fLwdKmpZxehui/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118403943749054586532&rtpof=true&sd=true] · · Gentrilogy [http://gentrilogy.com] · Laura Burocco Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laura_burocco/] · Laura Burocco Email [https://solidgold.co.za/emaillauraburocco]

2 African Art in the Global Market

The podcast provides perspectives on the Venice Biennale art exhibition from African and Afro-diaspora artists and curators. It examines the global art market dynamics, access and funding disparities between the Global North and South, the National Pavillion format that enables exploitation, and the impacts of participating in the Venice Biennale. Link to References [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvE-6nE2G0eWoSGgCRKtECld6o1S1jMm/view?usp=sharing] · Link to Datasheet [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVo2tK591T79q9NR8r2fLwdKmpZxehui/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118403943749054586532&rtpof=true&sd=true] · · Gentrilogy [http://gentrilogy.com] · Laura Burocco Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laura_burocco/] · Laura Burocco Email [https://solidgold.co.za/emaillauraburocco]

3 A Remarkable Achievement

The podcast discusses observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of artists of the Southern Hemisphere, with a focus on the Venice Biennale. In this episode, we reflect on the challenges of participating African countries, the impact of visibility, a need to re-think formats, and the potential to affirm marginalised narratives. Link to References [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CvE-6nE2G0eWoSGgCRKtECld6o1S1jMm/view?usp=sharing] · Link to Datasheet [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVo2tK591T79q9NR8r2fLwdKmpZxehui/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118403943749054586532&rtpof=true&sd=true] · · Gentrilogy [http://gentrilogy.com] · Laura Burocco Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laura_burocco/] · Laura Burocco Email [https://solidgold.co.za/emaillauraburocco]