Public Art along the way
On the way to the Arsenale which is a major
centre for the Biennial there two municipal
gardens along the waterfront provide
locations for major public art exhibitions.
Building Bridges
Lorenzo Quinn, 2019
Each of the six sculptures represents one of the universal human
values of: friendship, wisdom, help, faith, hope, and love.
Originally installed for the 2019 Biennial it is now on permanent
display. In Birmingham we have our own Lorenzo Quinn with his
Tree of Life hands forming the memorial to those who died in
Birmingham during the Blitz. You get a great view from the water
bus from the airport as you past the Arsenale.
Woman in Bronze
Sonia Payes, 2023
One of a limited edition of
three in polished bronze
with satin coat. Sonia is an
Australian visual artist
mixing analogue and digital
processes in her
sculptures.
Public Art in Venice
Jonathan Berg In 2024 the 60th La Biennale di Venezia brings an artistic focus to northern Italy. As well as exhibition-based art in the different country ‘pavilions’, there is plenty of public art to be seen on the streets. Lets have a look round and see what we can find.
