Articles of ‘Daniel Birnbaum’

PUSH TO FLUSH / The Rhetorics of Nationalism

PUSH TO FLUSH / The Rhetorics of Nationalism

(On Venice Biennale’s ILLUMInations)
By Paco Barragán
For people in Venice that aren’t necessarily so well informed in art matters, “ILLUMInazioni - ILLUMInations” might make them think of a kind of light show…
Obviously the title is not very bright and shining. To be more precise: this contradictio in terminis in the title is a cheap, lamentable boutade. [...]



Venice Biennale – Making Worlds

 
By Natalie Sciortino-Rinehart
 
Fare Mondi // Making Worlds, the 53rd Venice Biennale presents an extensive arsenal of works from over ninety international artists. The Biennale also heralds a record number of 44 Collateral Events proposed by international groups. Curated by Daniel Birnbaum, the main exhibition’s multiple themes converge into an overarching gestalt exploring many creational forces. [...]