Translated from Italian, the Biennale means "two-year". That is, an exhibition that is held once every two years. This type of exhibition of contemporary art in Russia was developed back in 2003 and was part of the target program “Culture of Russia. From 2001 to 2006 ". At this time, it is considered the most important traditional event in the cultural life of the Russian Federation. The very first Moscow Biennale was held from January 28 to February 28, 2005. At the same time, the main exposition was called "The Dialectic of Hope" and was able to include the works of forty-one artists from 22 states.
The main project was supplemented with special programs dedicated to a variety of areas in contemporary art from different countries. In turn, the second Biennale was held from March 1 to April 1, 2007, and was considered the largest international forum for artists. About hundreds of authors were able to present their works here. The third and fourth biennials were held in Moscow with great success. Now the fifth biennial exhibition of contemporary art is on its way in the capital.
It was decided to form an expert council and at the beginning of 2012 it was formed. He handles the applications of all candidates for the position of curator for the fifth such exhibition of contemporary art in Moscow. Moreover, the composition of such an expert council was made up of world-renowned art critics and art historians. The meeting of the Supervisory Board of the biennial exhibition of contemporary art took place in the spring. At this meeting, the results of the fourth biennale were summed up and they have already begun to discuss the organization of such a fifth exhibition, which must necessarily take place in 2013. Also, all news about the exhibition this site can provide.
In turn, at the end of May 2012, the curator of the future fifth Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art was elected. Of course, the Ministry of Culture of Russia will certainly take into account all the recommendations of the expert council, and approved the candidacy of Catherine de Zeger, who is the curator of many large exhibitions (including the Tàpies Foundation in Barcelona and the New York Museum of Modern Art), as well as critic and editor , and Artistic Director of the Sydney Biennale (2012). The locations for the exhibitions of the Fifth Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art will become known in the fall. Therefore, among the permanent participants there will be just such exhibition halls - the gallery of Vera Pogodina, XL, Fine Art, Paperworks, Regina and many others.
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