Discover the transformative impact of international survey exhibitions on contemporary art with 'Biennials, Triennials, and Documenta'. This comprehensive history delves deep into the evolution of biennial art exhibitions from their inception in the 1950s to their significant role today. Featuring a detailed analysis of notable events such as the Biennale de la Méditerranée in 1955, Havana Biennial 1986, and Documenta11 in 2002, this book unveils how these key exhibitions have shaped artistic expression and curatorial practices globally. Explore case studies that highlight the rise of mega-exhibitions in Asia and the influence of star curators since the 1970s. With a focus on the interplay between globalization and contemporary art, this work serves as an essential resource for art enthusiasts, scholars, and students alike, providing insights into the changing landscape of biennials and triennials. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781444336658. Year: 2016. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 304.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781444336658
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304


Description:
This innovative new history examines in-depth how the growing popularity of large-scale international survey exhibitions, or 'biennials', has influenced global contemporary art since the 1950s.


Provides a comprehensive global history of biennialization from the rise of the European star-curator in the 1970s to the emergence of mega-exhibitions in Asia in the 1990s

Introduces a global array of case studies to illustrate the trajectory of biennials and their growing influence on artistic expression, from the Biennale de la MĂ©diterranĂ©e in Alexandria, Egypt in 1955, the second Havana Biennial of 1986, New York™s Whitney Biennial in 1993, and the 2002 Documenta11 in Kassel, to the Gwangju Biennale of 2014

Explores the evolving curatorial approaches to biennials, including analysis of the roles of sponsors, philanthropists and biennial directors and their re-shaping of the contemporary art scene

Uses the history of biennials as a means of illustrating and inciting further discussions of globalization in contemporary art