Personal Structures: Culture-Mind-Becoming (English and Chinese Edition)

This publication accompanies the exhibitions PERSONAL STRUCTURES and CULTURE.MIND.BECOMING, both part of the 55th Biennale di Venezia 2013, in Venice, Italy. Initiated in 2002 by the Dutch artist Rene ­Rietmeyer, the project PERSONAL STRUCTURES at Palazzo Bembo presents artists from six ­continents, a combination of established artists and others whose œuvre is less known. What they have in common is a dedication to the concepts Time, Space and Existence. The ­participating artists have their roots in diverse cultures and have very different ages. The ­concepts Time, Space and Existence are ­highlighted in very personal ways and from unusual points of view. CULTURE.MIND.BECOMING brings together a variety of Chinese artists. At Palazzo Mora numerous well-known artists are presented under the theme Re-discover and a selection of upcoming artists under Ingrandimento. In ­addition, the exhibition includes a ­presentation of paintings by Fang Lijun at Palazzo Marcello. The exhibition aims to show different ­statements of Chinese culture today.