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United States of America: American Framing
The United States Pavilion presents 'American Framing' at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition Venice Biennale 2021, as an exhibition that explores the ubiquity and aesthetic power of wood-framed construction in American architecture. Organized by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), 'American Framing' is commissioned by Paul Preissner, Associate Professor at UIC, and co-curated by Preissner and Paul Andersen, Clinical Associate Professor at UIC. The exhibition is on view to the public May 22 through November 21, 2021.
May 22, 2021 - November 21, 2021
The United States Pavilion presents "American Framing" at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition Venice Biennale 2021, as an exhibition that explores the ubiquity and aesthetic power of wood-framed construction in American architecture. Organized by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), 'American Framing' is commissioned by Paul Preissner, Associate Professor at UIC, and co-curated by Preissner and Paul Andersen, Clinical Associate Professor at UIC. The exhibition is on view to the public May 22 through November 21, 2021.
The exhibition reflects on wood-framed construction as emblematic of American ideology, from its history and culture to its utility and design potential. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the material, exploring wood framing through built structures, models, photographs, and furniture.
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Exhibitions
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Vladimir Nikolic: Walking with Water, Serbia Pavilion
The Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Serbia presents Walking with Water, a solo exhibition of Vladimir Nikolic at the Serbia Pavilion.
Invitation of the Soft Machine and Her Angry Body Parts, Austria Pavilion
Jakob Lena Knebl and Ashley Hans Scheirl will represent the Austria Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale.
Maria Eichhorn: Relocating a Structure, Germany Pavilion
Artist Maria Eichhorn represents the Germany Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia through November 27.
Arcangelo Sassolino, Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci, Brian Schembri: Cunning diplomacy, Malta Pavilion
Artists Arcangelo Sassolino, Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci and Brian Schembri represent the Malta Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia through November 27.
Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way, Great Britain Pavilion
Artist Sonia Boyce represents the Great Britain Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia through November 27.
Acaye Kerunen and Collin Sekajugo: Radiance – They Dream in Time, Uganda Pavilion
Artists Acaye Kerunen and Collin Sekajugo represent Uganda’s inaugural pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia through November 27.
Zineb Sedira: Dreams have no titles, France Pavilion
Artist Zineb Sedira represents France at the 59th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia through November 27.
Rachel Lee Hovnanian: Angels Listening
CSDCA presents "Angels Listening," an intimate and immersive exhibition of the works of Rachel Lee Hovnanian curated by Annalisa Bugliani.
Malgorzata Mirga-Tas: Re-enchanting the world, Poland Pavilion
For the first time in the over-120-year history of the Venice Biennale, a Roma artist, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, is representing a national pavilion.
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