42nd Venice Biennale

The 42nd Venice Biennale, held in 1986, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 40 participating nations.[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 42nd Biennale included: Frank Auerbach and Sigmar Polke (International Prize/Golden Lion), the French pavilion with Daniel Buren (best national representation), Nunzio Di Stefano (best young artist), and Golden Lion in memory of sculptor Fausto Melotti.[2] These were the first Biennale prizes awarded since 1968.[3]

42nd Venice Biennale
GenreArt exhibition
Begins1986
Ends1986
Location(s)Venice
CountryItaly
Previous event41st Venice Biennale (1984)
Next event43rd Venice Biennale (1988)

Awards

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References

  1. Di Martino 2005, p. 126.
  2. Di Martino 2005, p. 133.
  3. Di Martino 2005, p. 132.

Bibliography

  • Di Martino, Enzo (2005). The History of the Venice Biennale 1895–2005. Venice: Papiro Arte. ISBN 978-88-901104-4-3. OCLC 62237064.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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