The Venice Biennale is arguably the most prestigious exhibition in the world, a pageant of contemporary art since 1895.
More than half a million people visit the Biennale over the six months it remains open, and in 2022 this also included Isle of Wight artist, Teresa Grimaldi.
Grimaldi: Thrilled and proud to see the Isle of Wight represented so joyously
Teresa mentioned to News OnTheWight that whilst at the celebrated Biennale last month, she’d seen a photograph that she recognised as being shot on the the Island.
The Ventnorian explained,
“I was delighted to discover photographs of people dancing by my favorite photographer, Martin Parr, on a recent visit to the Venice Biennale.
“As the exhibition continued I was thrilled and proud to see the Isle of Wight represented so joyously in his wonderful photograph taken at Ryde during Isle of Wight Pride 2018.”
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Every two years
Entries for the Biennale (a biennale is a large art exhibition or music festival held every two years) are chosen by curators, or in the case of national pavilions, their relevant committees.
Find out more about the Venice Biennale by visiting the official Website.
Image: © Teresa Grimaldi – Martin Parr
