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The 48th Venice Biennale, held in 1999, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 60 participating nations.[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prize winners of the 48th Biennale included: Louise Bourgeois and Bruce Naumann (lifetime achievement), Italy (best national participation), and Doug Aitken, Cai Guo-Qiang, and Shirin Neshat (International Prize).[2]
Awards
- Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Louise Bourgeois and Bruce Nauman
- Golden Lion for best national participation: Italy
- International Prize: Doug Aitken, Cai Guo-Qiang, Shirin Neshat
- Special Awards: Georges Adéagbo, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Katarzyna Kozyra, Lee Bul
- Premia Unesco for the promotion of the Arts: Ghada Amer[2]
References
- ^ Di Martino 2005, p. 126.
- ^ a b Di Martino 2005, p. 133.
Bibliography
Further reading
- Vogel, Carol (June 14, 1999). "At the Venice Biennale, Art Is Turning Into an Interactive Sport". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
- Searle, Adrian (June 15, 1999). "Dearth in Venice". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077.
- Vetrocq, Marcia E. (September 1999). "The Venice Biennale: reformed, renewed, redeemed". Art in America. 87 (9): 82–93. ISSN 0004-3214 – via EBSCOhost.
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